Job Description
Salary: $18.58 Hourly
Location : Water Department Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04506
Department: Water
Opening Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 103
Position Information These positions are vital to the daily operations of the Water System and are responsible for handling customer gains and finals, delinquent service orders, high bill complaints, leaks, stopped meters, and pressure and flow problems throughout the County. They also handle after hours emergency calls on a weekly rotating basis. These positions are located in the Field Services Division of the Water System. The schedule for these positions will be as follows:
Day Shift
Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4:00 pm)
OR
Night Shift
Monday - Friday (10:00 am - 6:30 pm)
Please note, day shift requires standby every 22 weeks, and night shift includes shift differential pay.
Essential Functions Connects and/or disconnects services: turns on water meters for new customers ensuring meter is free of leaks and obtaining reading; and turns off and secures meters for closed accounts, broken pipes or non-payment.
Investigates and resolves customer complaints regarding meters, water leaks, pressure and high bills: checks meters for water leakage, proper operation, and illegal water taps; pumps water from meter boxes; determines source of leaks; reports leaks to property owner and/or supervisor; repairs or rebuilds water meters; calculates flow rates; and calibrates as needed.
Performs general repair work: determines changes out boxes, meters, meter washer and connections; exposes buried meters; replaces broken meter lids; replaces curb stops; installs dressers on broken water lines; verifies status of accounts prior to performing repair work; and maintains all related forms and documentation.
Repairs water service lines: locates and digs up water service lines to determine nature of leak; and determines most effective technique for repairing lines.
Locates and reads commercial water meters as assigned: descends into vault; pumps water from meter boxes; records meter data and confirms accuracy of readings; downloads and uploads meter data between portable device and computer system for use in billing of accounts; and maintains related documentation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; experience reading water meters, routine repair and maintenance of equipment or related field preferred.
Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Physical Abilities Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or water hazards.
EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
03
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
04
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
05
How many years of experience do you have in meter reading?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience
- One to three years of experience
- More than three years of experience
06
Please describe in detail your experience with reading water meters: Who did you work for? How long? What type of customers did you serve (e.g. commercial or residential)? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07
How many years of experience do you have in general diagnostic and repair?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience
- One to three years of experience
- More than three years of experience
08
If selected for this position, please select which scheduled hours you prefer to work.
- Day shift: Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4:00pm)
- Night shift: Monday - Friday (10:00am - 6:30pm)
- No preference
09
Are you willing to work shift rotations that include working days, nights, call-outs, standby, holidays, and weekends in any region assigned in Cobb County?
- Yes, I am willing to work any shift stated.
- No, I am not willing to work any shift stated.
10
This position requires physical, manual work in all weather conditions (hot, sunny, wet, muddy, windy, cold, icy, etc). Are you able to endure in these conditions?
11
Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
12
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Required Question
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,