Water Services Representative

April 16, 2026

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<table border="1" style="width: 93%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/20260128095746_Copy of Copy of City of Glendale Water Services Department 5 (2).png" style="width: 960px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%">About Us:</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%">The <a href="https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Live/City-Services/Water-Services" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City of Glendale's Water Services Department</a><a href="https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Live/City-Services/Water-Services" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>provides over 250,000 residents with safe, reliable, and high-quality water and wastewater services. Glendale Water Services promotes industry best practices, leadership, and innovation to ensure our employees put public health and the vitality of our community first! </td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%">The Role:</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.2662%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/20260128102603_Pyramid Peak-Water-Treatment-Plant-Solar-Drying-Bed-Solids-Removal-3085.jpg" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt=""></td><td colspan="3" style="width: 70.5415%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left">The Water Services Representative performs a variety of tasks involving reading water meters, maintaining, and replacing water meters, investigation and settlement of customers' water service complaints and processing service changes. <div style="text-align: center"> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%">Salary:</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 35.6124%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/hr 7.JPG" style="width: 250px"></td><td colspan="2" style="width: 64.1953%; vertical-align: middle">This position is:<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.</li><li>A Grade 312 with an hourly salary between $22.6404 - $33.9606.</li></ul><div style="text-align: left"> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%">Benefits:</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 35.6124%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/united hc.JPG" style="width: 250px"></td><td style="width: 32.2153%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/deltadental.png" style="width: 125px" alt="Logo of Delta Dental featuring green text and a triangular graphic element."></td><td style="width: 31.4385%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: right"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/blue cross blue shield.JPG" style="width: 250px"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8102%">The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review: <ul type="disc" style="margin: 10px 0 3pt; color: rgba(104, 104, 104, 1); font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit"><a href="https://media.bbrown.com/40523/40426/40866/131398/" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important">2025 - 2026 Benefits Guide</a></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit"><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/1/player/bbbrown?custom=cityofglendale25-26" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important">City of Glendale Benefits Presentation</a></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit"><a href="https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City of Glendale’s Benefits Page</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8102%">Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 35.6124%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/hr 10.JPG" style="width: 250px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="A silhouette of a tall cactus against a vibrant sunset, with rays of sunlight shining through. The sky is filled with clouds."></td><td colspan="2" style="width: 64.1953%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left"><div style="color: rgba(104, 104, 104, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">City of Glendale Regular status positions offer:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left"> </div><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left"><li><div style="text-align: left">10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Vacation leave accrues at:</div><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt"><li><div style="text-align: left">5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service</div></li></ul></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)</div></li></ul><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left"> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"> </div><div style="text-align: left"> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8102%">Retirement:</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 35.6124%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/2019-ASRS-Logo-website.png" style="width: 177px" alt="Logo of the Arizona State Retirement System featuring a sunburst design in orange and yellow with the text "></td><td colspan="2" style="width: 64.1953%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left">This position participates in the <a href="https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important">Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).</a><ul style="margin: 10px 0 3pt; color: rgba(104, 104, 104, 1); font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><li>Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period</li><li>The current contribution rate is 12.00%</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 99.7305%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle" colspan="4"><div style="text-align: left">Why Choose Glendale:</div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 35.6124%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/State-Farm-Stadium-comp.jpg" style="width: 126px" alt="Aerial view of a large stadium featuring colorful banners for the Super Bowl, surrounded by clear skies and distant mountains."></td><td style="width: 32.2153%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/westgate2.JPG" style="width: 157px" alt="A vibrant evening scene at Westgate Entertainment District, featuring bright signage and crowds enjoying the atmosphere."></td><td style="width: 31.4385%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2466/jobpostings/image/desert_diamond.jpg" style="width: 120px" alt="Exterior view of the Desert Diamond Arena, featuring large glass windows and digital signage displaying the arena's name."></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle">The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="width: 99.8077%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle"><iframe title="vimeo-player" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/811463732?h=96dccee682" width="640" height="360" class="fr-draggable"> </iframe></td></tr></tbody></table><ol><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Accurately reads water meters on assigned routes and records information into an electronic hand-held device, mobile phone, or laptop. </li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Inspects meters for proper operation and enters notation of damage or malfunction, illegal usage, and other customer information into electronic database</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Generates necessary service orders and/or account notes into automated work order system.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Reads Automated Meter Reading (AMR) meters utilizing handheld device and/or mobile data collector.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Installs, programs, and inspects Encoder Receiver Transmitters (ERT).</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Receives and processes computerized work orders requests for water turn on/off; turns water on and off in accordance with service orders and records the meter reading.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Conducts field investigations and resolves customer complaints relating to water usage, no water, and water leaks; answers questions regarding water usage, water conservation, and utility billing, and provides information to customers and the general public. </li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Disconnects service on delinquent accounts; reconnects service when necessary payment is received and order is generated by billing department.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Conducts follow-ups regarding delinquent accounts; locks service or removes meter as needed.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Assists customers in locating water leaks.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Installs new meters; replaces, removes meters, and repairs some water leaks. </li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Cleans out, raises/lowers and replaces different size meter boxes.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Completes assigned training classes annually and attends assigned seminars.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Interacts with police department regarding theft of service; may testify in court.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Operates city vehicles to and from various locations.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ol>Two years experience in customer service and a minimum of one year of experience performing manual labor. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">City water billing procedures</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Basic operation, maintenance, service and repair of water service equipment</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Basic mathematics and record keeping principles</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, internet, and office applications</li></ul> Skill in:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The use of small hand tools </li></ul>Ability to:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Use a hand held computers and mobile devices</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Analyze customer service problems and take appropriate action or make recommendation. Make independent on work site decisions</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and provide good customer service</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Interpret City and department rules as applied to water billing and collection services</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Test water meters and determine reasons for excessive consumption</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Install and replace water meters, clean out, raise/lower meters and replace pipes</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Read and follow street maps</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Provides training to department staff on meter reading and various service orders</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Operate city vehicles</li></ul> Special Requirements<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing. </li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">A valid Arizona driver's license.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Must obtain ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.</li></ul> Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational To view the success factor definitions please <a href="https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_15209001/Image/Human%20Resources/Glendale%20Employee%20Success%20Factors%20one%20page%20Vertical.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">click here.</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">(If needed, click here to download PDF reader)</a>. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.Requires considerable walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting of up to 80 pounds and standing, often in confined spaces under all weather conditions. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles. Deals with irate and hostile customers in field locations. Exposure to vicious dogs, snakes, insects, traffic hazards. Exposure to adverse seasonal conditions.

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