Meter Equipment Technician

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a Meter Technician to inspect, test, and replace electric and water meters, including ERT meters. The role involves installing and disconnecting meters for residential and commercial customers and addressing customer high-bill inquiries with clear communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of meter-reading experience, and a Class D water license or ability to obtain within six months. This is a full-time on-site position in Garland, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience reading electric and water meters.
• Class "D" water license required or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigate ERT meter malfunctions.
• Test accuracy of ERT readings with handheld computers.
• Install, disconnect, remove and reconnect electric and water meters for residential and commercial customers.
• Investigate customer high-bill complaints and communicate with customers.

Skills

Meter reading experience

Analyzing meter data

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meter reading software

Banner Billing System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the investigation and replacement of electric and water meters that have failed to function properly or demonstrate other malfunctions. Also, responsible for the installation of new electric and water Electronic Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) meters.

Pay Range: $18.48 - $23.66 (Depending on qualifications and skills)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Investigate Electronic Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) meter for possible malfunctions.
• Test the accuracy of ERT meter readings with handheld computers.
• Install, disconnect, remove and reconnect electric and water meters used to record consumptions of residential and commercial customers.
• Investigate customer high-bill complaints and communicate with customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
• 2 years experience reading electric and water meters
• Class "D" water license required or ability to obtain one within the first six months of hire date

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Experience in reading, testing and installing electric and water meters
• Experience in working with 250 volts
• Experience in similar Meter Technician Programs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of meter reading software
• General knowledge of Banner Billing System
• Skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Skill in troubleshooting bad or inactive meters
• Skill in analyzing meter data
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to take on new tasks
• Ability to prepare daily work schedules

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's license
• Class "D" Water License required or ability to obtain one within the first six months of hire date

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works outdoors and around parameters of buildings with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.