Meter Reader

City of Farmers Branch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Empower Retirement Account

Job summary

City of Farmers Branch is seeking a Meter Reader to maintain accurate meter records and perform readings and minor repairs. The role involves customer service, meter installation and disconnection, and interaction with City staff and residents.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent, with 0–1 year of relevant experience. A valid Texas Class C driver license is required and the position includes safety-sensitive duties with random drug testing.

Qualifications

• Education and experience align with a high school level or equivalent.
• Ability to perform meter readings and basic repairs.
• Customer service skills to assist citizens and other City employees.
• Familiarity with data entry and record-keeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read meters using handheld devices and maintain accurate usage data.
• Provide customer service and communicate meter issues to customers.
• Inspect, replace, and repair meters as needed; manage meter-related tasks.
• Install and disconnect meters at assigned locations and update records.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Meter reading

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld meter reading devices

Job description

Target Hiring Range: $18.52 - $20.58The purpose of this position is to maintain accurate meter records. This is accomplished by reading and maintaining meters and performing repairs on meters. Other duties may include providing customer service, installing and disconnecting meters and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Position SummaryThe purpose of this position is to maintain accurate meter records. This is accomplished by reading and maintaining meters and performing repairs on meters. Other duties may include providing customer service, installing and disconnecting meters and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Job Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Reads meters by operating handheld reading devices, exposing buried meters, accurately recording meter usage, manually closing meter lids and pumping water out of meters.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, rereading meters if needed, data entry, notifying customers of leaks and connecting and disconnecting meters.
• Maintains meters by picking-up and completing work orders, changing out broken meters, monitoring meters for damage, preparing reports, communicating meter problems to the appropriate departments and inspecting meters for water leaks.
• Installs and disconnects meters by locating the correct address and stop locations, establishing meter locations.

Education and ExperienceWork requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Under and including one year of relevant experience.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThis position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Licenses And CertificatesValid Class C Drivers License.

Work EnvironmentWorks involves exposure to disagreeable elements and extreme weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects.

• Empower Retirement Account.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your level of experience?

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 - 3 years
• Over 3 years

03

Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers' license?

• Yes
• No

04

The City's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years. Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question