Meter Reader

Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision after 60 days

401(k) after 1 year, with company match

Paid holidays after 90 days

Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc. is hiring Meter Readers in Cypress, Texas. This full-time role involves reading consumer water meters and recording the data into a hand-held computer.

Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas Driver’s License. Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision after 60 days, along with a 401(k) plan after 1 year.

Qualifications

• Mobility within an office and field environment.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Exposure to various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Read consumer water meters on an assigned route.
• Accurately record readings into a hand-held computer.
• Report all damaged, tampered, and new water meters.

Skills

Read gauges and record figures

Make simple computations

Follow oral and written directions

Operate miscellaneous hand tools

Communicate clearly and effectively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held computer

Mobile phones

Miscellaneous hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Municipal Operations & Consulting is seeking a Meter Reader to read consumer water meters on an assigned route and accurately record readings into a hand-held computer. This assignment is located in Cypress, Texas (a suburb of Houston, Texas).

Responsibilities

• Read consumer water meters on an assigned route.
• Accurately record readings into a hand-held computer.
• Follow reading instruction on customer’s account and respect customer’s property.
• Check on condition of meter parts.
• Report all damaged, tampered, removed and new water meters.
• Raise and clean meter boxes.
• Connect and disconnect meters.
• Re-read meters on which complaints have been received.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility within an office and field environment
• Exposure to toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume/odor, radiation, explosive, electrical, and mechanical hazards
• Working in trenches
• Exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, and constant noise
• Writing
• Walking
• Twisting body
• Stooping
• Standing
• Squatting
• Sitting
• Seeing
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds
• Kneeling
• Reading
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Using both hands for simple and firm grasping
• Clarity of hearing
• Fine finger manipulation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Read gauges and record figures accurately
• Make simple computations
• Follow oral and written directions
• Do simple mechanical work
• Understand and operate mobile phones and other technology
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone
• Operate miscellaneous hand tools
• Operate a motor vehicle through traffic
• Make decisions

Training & Experience

No previous experience required. Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision available after 60 days
• 401(k) after 1 year, with company match
• Paid holidays after 90 days
• Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year

PAY RATE

$17 per hour, depending on experience

TYPE

Full Time

LOCATION

Cypress, Texas