Meter Reader Technician

City of Friendswood • Friendswood, TX

3d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The City of Friendswood is accepting applications for a full-time Meter Technician in the Public Works Department. The position reads and maintains water meters and connects or disconnects water service to support accurate billing and customer satisfaction. Work is performed mostly outdoors and may require 24-hour availability during emergency situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of similar or related experience.
• Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class C Water Distribution License or ability to obtain one within six months.
• Ability to interact with the public regarding service orders and complaints.
• Ability to make decisions efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally and maturely.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, including lifting more than 50 pounds, and extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and tolerate exposure to dirt, dust, noise, heat, cold, and dampness, with occasional exposure to odors, fumes, and poor lighting.
• Ability to perform physical exertion for long periods and meet above-average agility demands.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a city, county, or state.
• Experience reading and maintaining water meters.

Responsibilities

• Walk or drive a truck along established routes to read water meters.
• Complete work orders, including meter leaks, new connections, final readings, rereads, and customer communications.
• Inspect meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized activity.
• Turn off service for nonpayment at vacant premises and turn on service for new connections.
• Troubleshoot and repair AMI hardware.
• Maintain meters by changing or raising meters; installing or replacing meter boxes and lids; and repairing minor gasket issues.
• Replace curbstops, meter tails, and service lines.
• Record irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing personnel.
• Train new personnel to read and maintain meters and associated AMI equipment.
• Perform other duties within the area of responsibility and ability.
• Be available on call after normal work hours on a rotational basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED