Meter Services Technician

Are you ready to take on a hands-on role that keeps your community running smoothly while building a career with real impact?

The City of Corona is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Meter Service Technician to join our dedicated team of utility professionals. In this role, you'll be out in the field installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing water and electric meters for both residential and commercial customers. You'll gather accurate usage data for billing, assist with service turn-ons and shut-offs, troubleshoot meter issues, and help support the City's Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. This is a role where your technical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellent service directly contribute to the reliability and efficiency of Corona's essential utilities.

If you enjoy solving problems, working outdoors, and taking on a wide variety of tasks that keep each day interesting, this position offers a dynamic environment where your work truly matters. You'll interact with customers, collaborate with a supportive team, and gain valuable experience in meter operations, system diagnostics, and fieldwork. This is an opportunity to grow your career with a city that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Join us and become part of a team that plays a vital role in keeping Corona's utilities running safely, accurately, and efficiently for the entire community.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

• Two (2) years of customer service or meter service/repair experience; government or public utility experience is desirable.

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.

The Utilities Department is dedicated to providing high-quality water, reclaimed water, sewer, and electric services to the community. With a strong commitment to public health and environmental sustainability, the department ensures reliable infrastructure and innovative solutions for water efficiency. Residents benefit from customer-focused programs, including rebate initiatives and conservation efforts designed to enhance resource management. Whether it's maintaining water quality or powering homes, the department plays a vital role in supporting the city's growth and well-being.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants' qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to the next step, which will be a review of your application by a Subject Matter Expert. The following step will be an oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the assessment and oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

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