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The position supports daily distribution system operations, meter services, customer service requests, hydrant maintenance, valve exercising, and emergency response activities under the direction of the Distribution Operations Lead and Operations Supervisor.\nKey Responsibilities\nMeter Operations\nRead customer water meters accurately.\nPerform meter investigations and consumption verification.\nAssist with meter testing and meter replacement activities.\nAssist with AMI/AMR installation, programming, and troubleshooting.\nComplete service orders using mobile devices and work management software.\nDistribution Operations\nAssist with leak repairs and service line repairs.\nAssist with installation of new water services.\nAssist with water main repairs and maintenance.\nAssist with hydrant inspections and maintenance.\nAssist with valve exercising programs.\nAssist with disinfection and testing of repaired mains.\nSupport traffic control and jobsite safety setup.\nCustomer Service\nPerform customer turn-ons, turn-offs, lock-offs, and reconnects.\nRespond to customer service requests.\nInvestigate basic field complaints and service issues.\nSafety & Compliance\nParticipate in safety meetings and training.\nMaintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.\nFollow all company safety policies and procedures.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nValid California Driver License.\nD1 Distribution Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.\nBasic computer skills.\nAbility to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work.\nPreferred Qualifications\nT1 Treatment Certification.\nAMI/AMR experience.\nUtility field experience.\nPay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nLicense/Certification:\nGrade 1 Water Distribution Certificate (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Waterworkforce","rawCompany":"waterworkforce","city":"Hawthorne","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:12:53.473Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8031.00","title":"Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators","slug":"water-and-wastewater-treatment-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"43-5041.00","title":"Meter Readers, Utilities","slug":"meter-readers-utilities"},{"code":"47-2152.00","title":"Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters","slug":"plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters"}],"industries":[{"code":"221310","title":"Water Supply and Irrigation Systems","slug":"water-supply-and-irrigation-systems"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"221210","title":"Natural Gas Distribution","slug":"natural-gas-distribution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Distribution / Meter Reader Operator I","description":"Position Summary\nThe Distribution / Meter Reader Operator I performs entry-level operational, customer service, meter reading, maintenance, and field support duties associated with the City of Hawthorne potable water system. 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