Meter Technician (Seasonal – Full-Time, 6 Months)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Walks or drives truck over established route and takes readings of meter dials.
• Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections.
• Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary servicing.
• Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations and reports suspicious water consumption to Utility Billing Manager.
• Turns service off for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants.
• Returns route book to business office for billing purposes.

Education and/or Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in meter reading, utility work, field services, delivery routes, or related work is preferred (but may not be required).

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License (Class C) or be able to obtain one by hire date.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work full-time for the entire assignment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Experience

• If selected, must be available to start immediately, within 2 weeks, within 30 days, or more than 30 days from the start date.
• Experience with meter reading or similar field route work can range from no experience to over 3 years.