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Water Measurement Technician I/II

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Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01947-E

Division

Raw Water

Unit

Wells & Water Measurement

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

12/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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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 José, 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 clickhere (https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Water%20Measurement%20Technician%20I-II-III%20-%205-2019.pdf)

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.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)

01

I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Responses that refer to attachments (e.g., “see resume”) will not be considered. Each question must be answered in full to ensure a fair and complete evaluation. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a High School Diploma, a General Education Diploma (GED) or CA Proficiency?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess three (3) years of experience in reading and/or maintaining water meters?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester license ? (Desired not required)

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please describe your experience in installing, using, inspecting, maintaining, testing and repairing water meters, water level measurement devices, and related equipment.

08

Please describe your information technology (IT) experience and knowledge. What IT applications have you used and what is your level of proficiency at using them?

09

Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

10

Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

Required Question

Employer

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

Address

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, California, 95118

Phone

1-408-630-2260

Website

https://www.valleywater.org

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