Posting number: 2026-50-18
Department: Utilities Department
Job classification: Lead Meter Services Technician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Water Agency, Utilities, Customer Service
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 dedicated Lead Meter Services Technician to play a vital role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our water distribution system. In this dynamic leadership position, you will oversee meter service operations, coordinate field activities, mentor team members, and utilize advanced technology to ensure accurate water usage data for our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact on essential public services.
Join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and customer service while contributing to the quality of life for residents and businesses throughout the City of Corona.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
This position is subject to on-call, which may include a rotating-duty schedule, weekends, and 24-hour emergency call-out with little or no notice, and may be required to coordinate on-call coverage for the assigned team. To view the full job description, click here. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.
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 Monday, December 7, 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).
A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is $445.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $238.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 1,043 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day. Examples of dutiesTo view the essential duties and responsibilities, click here. QualificationsTo view the qualifications guidelines, click here. Supplemental informationTo view the physical/mental demands and work environment, click here.
The City of Corona is a vibrant, culturally diverse community located in the heart of Southern California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways with a population of more than 170,000 residents.
The City limits encompass 39.2 square miles. A city whose heritage spans more than a century, Corona has emerged as an ethnically diverse community, where a significant percentage of the population is made up of young, well educated families.
The Corona community boasts many amenities that provide a first-rate quality of life for residents. The City has more than 394 acres of parks, with sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, tennis courts, two skateparks and an outdoor pool.
