Field Meter Technician - Readings & Maintenance

Chester Metropolitan District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Holiday pay

SC health, dental, vision, life & Rx

Job summary

Chester Metropolitan District is seeking a motivated Meter Reader to support the water utility operations in South Carolina. You will read meters, verify consumption, maintain route records, and assist in investigating discrepancies.

The role involves physical meter maintenance tasks and customer service duties. The position reports to the Meter Department Superintendent and requires a high school diploma or GED plus meter/repair experience and a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with meter reading/maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience in plumbing is preferred or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Detects and reports meter defects or unusual conditions.
• Reads and records meter readings on assigned route.
• Reviews and verifies readings for unusually low or high consumption.
• Re-checks meters as necessary.
• Assists in investigating water theft.
• Maintains route records and submits routine reports.
• Performs other customer service duties as required.
• Serves on-call after regular hours as scheduled.

Skills

Meter reading

Maintenance experience

Plumbing experience

Valid SC driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chester Metropolitan District is seeking a motivated Meter Reader to support the water utility operations in South Carolina. You will read meters, verify consumption, maintain route records, and assist in investigating discrepancies.

The role involves physical meter maintenance tasks and customer service duties. The position reports to the Meter Department Superintendent and requires a high school diploma or GED plus meter/repair experience and a valid South Carolina driver’s license.