Meter Technician

Sharyland Water Supply • Palmhurst, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Roots Sharyland Water Supply Corporation was established in May of 1968 for the purpose of providing safe, affordable drinking water to the rural communities in and around Mission, McAllen, and Edinburg. We continue to strive in that endeavor. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation was created by a group of determined, community-minded men in the 1960's. With the help of Farmers Home Administration, a loan was acquired and construction began to build a rural water system. Initially, 700 property owners committed to take water service once construction was complete. Today, more than 50 years later, there are over 19,000 water connections on the system. The Corporation has approximately 100 square miles of Certified Area, 800 miles of water lines, three water plants, four elevated storage tanks and plans for additional water system improvements in the works. The Corporation has over 100 employees and a 7 person Board of Directors, all of whom are dedicated to the job required to ensure that Sharyland Water Supply Corporation continues to be the best it can be. The Role As a Meter Technician, you’ll protect billing accuracy and customer trust by ensuring reliable water meter data and service activity across our system. This role exists to keep readings consistent, resolve anomalies quickly, and support field operations with safe, professional onsite work.

Requirements

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in field documentation
• Comfort working outdoors and performing physical tasks safely
• Strong customer-service communication in face-to-face settings

Responsibilities

• Accurate meter reading (hand-recorded or via hand-held computer)
• Re-checking readings tied to high billings
• Installing and removing meters
• Completing meter connections/disconnections
• Digging out covered meter boxes as needed
• Cleaning, repairing, and testing meters when required
• Interact with the public daily and represent Sharyland with professionalism
• Route prep and equipment check
• Document what you find
• Pivot when a reading looks unusual or a meter box needs attention
• Answering questions clearly and keeping the experience respectful
• Confirming entries
• Staging any meters needing follow-up work
• Coordinating next steps with the team

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Optional Supplemental Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed