Water Meter Installer - Limited Duration at City of Beaverton, OR

About the Department

The City of Beaverton supplies safe and reliable drinking water to about 70,000 residents within Beaverton City Limits. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in public utilities by joining the Beaverton Public Works team as a Water Meter Installer (classification: Utility Worker). 
 
Water Meter Installers will install commercial and residential water meters throughout the City of Beaverton as part of the city’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Installers also perform maintenance and minor repairs, respond to inquiries about water leaks and billing, and provide other general water system troubleshooting.  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enjoys the variety of a job that’s often out in the field, likes interacting with Beaverton residents, finds satisfaction in troubleshooting and problem-solving, and has a good eye for accurate recordkeeping.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU-classified, limited-duration position, which is bond-funded through December 2028. The schedule will be four ten-hour days each week, with either Monday or Friday off. 

Position Duties

• Install water meter boxes and Advanced Meter Reading/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) equipment. 
• Perform other meter maintenance, including troubleshooting, minor repair, and replacement of meters.
• As part of a 3-installer team, install 500-600 meters monthly.
• Provide AMI-related customer service, including special meter reading and responding to billing, water leak, and water service inquiries. 
• Use hand tools and other equipment to install meters.
• Maintain accurate records of work, including computer data entry. 
• Additional duties are outlined in the Utility Worker class specification. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; and 
• Some experience in general construction and maintenance; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• First Aid and CPR certification required after hire.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification and satisfy the requirements of a background check and pre-employment drug screen. 

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, inclusion, and belonging for all. 

The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Other Qualifications

Wage range: $22.97 - $30.77 hourly
Starting rate will be determined based on an analysis of related work experience as outlined in the Oregon Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps within the posted wage range may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience.
 
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
 
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. 
 
Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.