Field Technician (57020)

Paycom; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a field-based Meter Reader/Data Collector responsible for accurate, timely data collection from residential and commercial locations in the Huntsville area. The role involves reading water meters, entering readings into route logs, and ensuring paperwork and logs comply with applicable regulations.

Daily duties include inspecting meters, identifying defects, performing minor repairs, and communicating issues to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required.
• 1-year experience in water distribution, maintenance or servicing industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand water systems and concepts.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review service orders to determine locations where meter readings need to be performed.
• Read water meters and enter data in route logs.
• Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages.
• Repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines.
• Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Project Manager.
• Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route.
• Connect and disconnect utility services as directed.
• Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated.
• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Meter reading

Communication with team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Redstone - Huntsville, AL 83501, Salary Range: $21.92, CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Summary

This person will work in the field for most of their day and be responsible for the accurate and timely collection of data from residential and commercial customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Review service orders to determine locations where meter readings need to be performed
• Read water meters and enter data in route logs
• Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations
• Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages
• Repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines
• Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Project Manager
• Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route
• Connect and disconnect utility services as directed
• Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated
• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks
• Performs other related duties as directed
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
• 1-year experience in water distribution, maintenance or servicing industry preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to understand water systems and concepts
• Strong attention to detail