Meter Technician I/II

HELIX WATER DISTRICT, El Cajon, CA, is seeking a full-time Meter Technician I/II to join our field operations team. We are a progressive industry leader, and our culture of customer focus, open communication and teamwork is the backbone of our organization. We offer a generous benefits package and an environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We’d love for you to consider joining our team!

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE. Our organization thrives on a culture built around collaboration, respect and genuine care for every individual’s growth. We believe that when people are supported, and inspired, they can achieve their best work. Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering comprehensive health coverage, professional development programs and wellness initiatives designed to help our team flourish both personally and professionally. Choosing Helix means joining a community that celebrates your contributions, invests in your future and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

We offer employees:

• Competitive Salary:
  • Meter Technician I:   $28.80 – 36.76/hourly
  • Meter Technician II: $31.74 – 40.52/hourly
• 100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits
• Annual Merit Increases.
• CalPERS membership
• Deferred Compensation. Up to $3,500 matching on 457 plans
• 24 annual days of accrued leave initially
• 12 paid holidays per year including 2 floating holidays
• Educational Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually

As our full-time Meter Technician, you will play a hands-on role in keeping our community’s water flowing accurately and reliable! In this position, you’ll be at the heart of our ongoing water meter replacement program—installing, inspecting, testing, and upgrading ¾-inch to 2-inch meters to ensure top performance.

If you enjoy working outdoors, taking pride in detailed work, and making a visible impact every day, this is a role where your efforts truly make a difference. If you value excellent service, recognize the power of teamwork and are committed to continuous improvement, we’d love for you to apply! To see the full job description for the Meter Technician I/II position, visit our Careers page at www.hwd.com/Careers. There you will find detailed information about the responsibilities, qualifications and expectations for this role. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the online application.