Meter Reader Technician

City of Friendswood • Friendswood, TX

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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 and disconnects water service to support accurate billing and customer satisfaction. Most of the workday is spent outdoors, and the role may require 24-hour availability during emergencies and rotational on-call availability after normal work hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 0–3 years of similar or related experience.
• Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class C Water Distribution License, or ability to obtain it 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.
• Flexibility to be on call after normal work hours on a rotational basis.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, including lifting more than 50 pounds, and extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
• Ability to perform physical exertion for long periods and meet above-average agility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a City, County, or State.
• Experience reading and maintaining water meters.

Responsibilities

• Walk or drive an established route and take water meter readings.
• Complete work orders, including meter leaks, new connects, final readings, re-reads, and customer communication.
• Inspect meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized activity.
• Turn water service off for nonpayment at vacant premises or turn it on for new service.
• Troubleshoot and repair AMI hardware.
• Maintain meters by changing them out, raising them, 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.

What This Job Offers

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