Field Meter Reader – Outdoor Utility Technician

US Water Services Corporation; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

US Water Services Corporation is seeking a Meter Reader to join our field operations team in Florida. The role involves manually reading water meters, recording data, and ensuring accurate billing with reliable outdoor performance and safety. The position is full-time, on-site, with benefit offerings including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

The ideal candidate will endure outdoor conditions, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and be available for on-call duties and weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and stair climb for extended periods of time, 8+ hours per day in ALL types of weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting of up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds is required.
• Ability to work 95% of the time outdoors in ALL types of weather conditions.
• Frequently encountering bugs and wildlife (frogs, snakes, bees, fire ants).

Responsibilities

• Manually and accurately reads and records water meters for billing purposes on schedule.
• Performs re-checks and usage confirmation to determine consistency of meter readings.
• Reports inoperable or damaged meters and missing lids or broken meter boxes.
• Replaces meters up to 3/4" and fixes PVC pipe up to 1' as needed.
• Performs disconnections and reconnections within 24 hours.
• Performs meter accuracy testing as assigned.
• Cleans meter boxes and surrounding area; maintains assigned vehicle.
• Ensures tools are in good shape and available to avoid delays.
• Acts as backup Meter Reader for Dania Beach contract.
• On-call daily up to 8pm and weekends.
• Participates with UB department and Supervisor to improve tasks as required.

Skills

Meter reading

Outdoor work

Lifting

Stamina

On-call

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

US Water Services Corporation is seeking a Meter Reader to join our field operations team in Florida. The role involves manually reading water meters, recording data, and ensuring accurate billing with reliable outdoor performance and safety. The position is full-time, on-site, with benefit offerings including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

The ideal candidate will endure outdoor conditions, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and be available for on-call duties and weekend shifts as required.