METER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Water Meter Maintenance Technicians
Water meter maintenance technicians play a critical role in helping utilities measure and manage water usage. They install, inspect, test, and repair water meters in the field, ensuring accurate readings for billing and system performance. In addition to hands-on work with meters, they often use mobile technology to collect data, troubleshoot issues, and document service activities. Their work supports reliable water service, helps detect leaks or inefficiencies, and ensures customers are billed correctly.
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What Does the Work Look Like?
Work as a meter maintenance technician is active, hands-on, and primarily outdoors. Technicians spend much of their time walking routes, working in neighborhoods, and completing tasks in a variety of weather conditions. Daily work includes installing and replacing meters, troubleshooting issues in the field, and using tools and technology to collect and verify data.
This role is closely tied to essential infrastructure; water systems operate in every community, every day. Because of that, the work is consistent and needed across regions, not limited to a single employer or location. Many positions also offer opportunities to travel, allowing technicians to work on projects in different areas as needs arise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPcE143C1PY (City of North Myrtle Beach, 2026)
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Training Course Layout
The Water Meter Maintenance Technician Certificate is a 4-day, in-person training held at The Water Tower in Buford, GA over the summer.
The training is built for accessibility and fast entry into the field; no prior experience or degree is required, and the program is offered at low or no cost through grant funding.
Throughout the course, participants:
- Work on live meter systems
- Practice real installation tasks
- Troubleshoot real-world issues
- Gain exposure to multiple technologies used across the industry
The course is intentionally designed to reflect real field conditions and expectations, helping participants build practical skills that transfer across utilities and support long-term career growth. Participants also have opportunities to connect with employers who are actively hiring, helping bridge the gap between training and employment.
FASTEST PATH INTO STABLE WATER WORK
Complete Training in Under a Week
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Complete Training in Under a Week
You don’t need months of training to get started. The Water Meter Course is designed as a short, focused training that can be completed in four days (Levels I + II). Participants gain the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed to take the next step toward entry-level field work without a long-term time commitment.
Gain Confidence on Real Systems
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Complete Training in Under a Week
The Water Meter Course is built around real field work, so you learn by actually doing the job. During the course, you’ll work with live systems, install and troubleshoot meters, and get exposure to different technologies used across the industry. It’s designed to mirror what the job looks like day to day, so when you step into the field, nothing feels unfamiliar.
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Water systems run every day, and they need trained meter technicians to keep them working properly. The skills you build in this course aren't tied to trends or to one employer, they’re tied to essential infrastructure people rely on.
Maintaining accurate water measurement, system efficiency, and reliable service are relevant across utilities and regions.
Travel to Open Jobs Across the U.S.
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Build Skills that are Always in Demand
Utilities and contractors across the country need meter technicians, and this course is designed to help you step into those roles. Many of these roles involve traveling to where projects are happening, giving you the chance to work in different places and see the country while staying employed. From day one, you’re building toward real work, not just completing a program.