Job Description
Salary: $29.88 - $37.36 Hourly
Location : San Diego, CA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 00296
Department: Finance
Section: Meter Shop
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
General Duties Ideal Candidate Are you looking for a part-time long-term temporary job (up to 29 hours per week for up to two-and-a-half years) that allows you to work outdoors in sunny San Diego? Do you have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently? If so, we want to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with great attention to detail, and prior data entry experience with high level of accuracy and experienced in driving pre-determined routes and comfortable working with computers.
We welcome veterans and transitioning military. Consider joining a team of hardworking employees who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources. The experience you've gained during your service can continue to positively impact the world with a career at Otay.
Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits such as health, dental, holiday pay, vacation or sick leave other than those mandated by law; however, they may be eligible for the CalPERS pension if they meet the criteria. This is an excellent opportunity for a retired annuitant who meets the criteria to work and the District can accommodate the 960-hour limit per fiscal year for retired annuitants. Part-time work schedule may be flexible.
About the Position and Department The position is in the Finance Department and reports to the Meter Services Supervisor and performs work in reading water meters, recording readings and complete computerized meter reading service orders. Observes and reports meter or service defects in order to maintain the meter area. The Finance Department is responsible for Customer Service, Meter Services, Accounting, Accounts Payable & Payroll and has a staff of 33.
Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for earliest consideration, please submit application materials by February 26, 2026. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website or click
here Examples of Duties Essential Functions: - Reads water meters on an assigned route; uses a laptop to retrieve data from Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meters.
- Downloads and uploads meter reading data on meter reading system.
- Identifies readings, which appear low or high. Notifies customers of potential leaks or reports the need for testing and further investigation to meter maintenance staff.
- Manually records special meter reads for openings/closings, unusual consumption and monitoring.
- Answers customer questions regarding water service when appropriate or refers customers to appropriate work group.
- Identifies meter malfunctions and/or service defects, and issues work orders for malfunctioning meters.
- Performs meter box and meter box lid inspections, and documents findings in a GIS meter box inventory layer.
- Operates District angle meter stop valves, performs condition assessments on the valves, and documents findings.
- Performs meter box location and clean out work.
- Operates a District vehicle as required.
- Documents and reports water ordinance violations including water theft or meter tampering.
- Processes work order requests using the applicable computer systems; enters work completed and updates status.
Marginal Functions: - Assists in securing meters and verifying that secured meters remain unopened.
- Assists, as necessary, with delivering notices to customers' properties.
- Clears away bushes, weeds, grass, insects, rock, water and other obstructions from meters.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications A valid California Driver's License and safe driving record.
Minimum Experience, Education, and Training Requirements Experience: One (1) year of customer service and/or clerical experience performing data entry and/or performing work on a predetermined driving route.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
An employee who is classified in a temporary status is not entitled to health and welfare benefits other than those mandated by federal and state law. The mandated benefits may include participation in Medicare, Workers' Compensation, the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act of 2014, and the California Public Employees' Retirement System (if applicable). In addition, temporary employees do not accrue any vacation or holiday pay.
01
Which best describes the highest level of education completed.
- I do not have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- I have some college-level coursework.
- I have an Associate's Degree.
- I have a Bachelor's Degree.
- I have a Master's Degree.
02
Which best describes your years of customer Service and/or clerical experience performing data entry and/or performing work on a predetermined driving route.
- I do not have experience.
- I have 1 year of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 4 or more years of experience.
03
Please describe your customer service and/or clerical experience performing data entry and/or performing work on a predetermined driving route identified above. Please do not state "see resume" or "see application" or your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".
04
Which best describes you years of experience reading meters with a handheld device or automated meter reading device at a utility agency or similar industry.
- I do not have experience.
- I have 1 year of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 4 or more years of experience.
05
Please describe your experience reading meters with a handheld device or automated meter reading device at a utility agency or similar industry identified above. Please do not state "see resume" or "see application" or your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".
06
Do you have prior experience driving as a part of your job? If so, what percent of your time on the job did you drive?
- I do not have driving experience as a part of my job.
- I drove approximately 25%-50% of the time.
- I drove approximately 50%-75% of the time.
- I drove approximately 75%-100% of the time.
07
How familiar are you using a computer and Windows-based programs?
- I have less than one year of experience using a computer.
- I can use a computer, but I am not familiar with Windows-based programs.
- I have limited experience with Windows-based programs.
- I am very familiar with Windows-based programs.
08
If you have experience using a computer and/or Window-based programs, please elaborate on what software programs you have used and in what capacity. Please do not state "see resume" or "see application" or your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".
09
Are you willing and able to work in an environment where you will be exposed to insects, walking outdoors, and driving a vehicle on a daily basis
10
What else would you like to tell us that would make you the preferred candidate?
Required Question
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours