Water Measurement Technician I/II

Water Measurement Technician I/II

Valley Water

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01947-E

Location: CA, CA

Department: Raw Water

Closing: 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Water Measurement Technician I: $86,299.20 - $110,385.60 Annually Water Measurement Technician II: $97,635.20 - $124,924.80 Annually

Overview:

The Water Measurement Technician I/II will provide technical work related to testing, maintaining, and repairing various types of water meters, backflow prevention devices, and other equipment.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

This person will:

- Provide technical work related to testing, installing, maintain, and repairing various types of water meters, backflow prevention devices, and other related equipment.

- Read and document meter and gauge readings; perform mathematical computations related to water production, usage, flow rates, and operating pressure.

- Operate a variety of water meter installation, maintenance, and testing equipment

- Maintain various paper and computer records and logs related to water meter reading, maintenance, and repair activities.

- Conduct meter reading at various water production wells, surface water turnouts, and treated water turnouts.

- Conduct water meter maintenance (maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing).

- Prepare and maintain maps, charts, records, and other documents related to water production meters and wells.

- Complete water meter installations.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

Water Measurement Technician I:

One (1) year of experience in water meter reading, meter maintenance, electrical, plumbing, water sample collection or water level measurement.

Water Measurement Technician II

Three (3) years of experience in reading and/or maintaining water meters

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

Water Measurement Technician I:

Ability to:

- Learn operational characteristics of valves, pumps, meters, and other mechanical devices.

- Learn methods and techniques involved in installing, using, inspecting, maintaining, testing, and repairing water meters, water level measurement or water sample collection devices, and related equipment.

- Learn to conduct a variety of field studies related to assigned duties.

- Learn to operate a variety of water meter reading and testing equipment.

- Learn pertinent databases.

- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Water Measurement Technician II:

In addition to the qualifications for Water Measurement Technician I:

Ability to:

- Learn operational characteristics of valves, pumps, meters, and other mechanical devices.

- Learn methods and techniques involved in installing, using, inspecting, maintaining, testing, and repairing water meters, water level measurement or water sample collection devices, and related equipment.

- Learn to conduct a variety of field studies related to assigned duties.

- Learn to operate a variety of water meter reading and testing equipment.

- Learn pertinent databases.

- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ideal Knowledge:

Water Measurement Technician I:

- Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.

- Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment.

- Plumbing techniques.

Water Measurement Technician II:

In addition to the qualifications for Water Measurement Technician I:

- Methods and techniques of compiling and analyzing water use.

- Operational characteristics of water meter reading, installation, and testing equipment and tools.

- Plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication methods and techniques.

- Operational characteristics of valves, pumps, meters, and related mechanical devices.

- Methods and techniques involved in installing, using, inspecting, maintaining, testing and repairing water meters, water sample collection and water level measurement devices, backflow prevention devices, and related equipment.

Ideal Training and Education:

- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester license is desirable.

Required License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

To review the Classification Specification, please click here(Download PDF reader)

Wells & Water Measurement Unit (Position Code 582)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.

(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/5161499/water-measurement-technician-i-ii

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