Meter Reader

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Life & AD&D insurance

Retirement plan with 2:1 city match

Medical insurance (100% paid)

Dental insurance (100% paid)

FMLA

EAP

Fitness center access

Job summary

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Meter Reader to accurately read, install, remove, repair and maintain water meters. The role offers engaging work with career growth potential in a fast-growing city, with a competitive hourly wage and strong benefits.

You will perform daily meter readings, document results, and assist with water-line repairs, while ensuring customer communication and teamwork within the department. Location: Edinburg, TX 78541.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid Class C driver’s license from Texas DPS.
• Must obtain TCEQ Class D license within 1 year and Class C within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters daily to ensure accurate measurements.
• Perform installation, replacement and maintenance of meters.
• Document readings and maintenance in daily reports.
• Respond to meter issues and customer inquiries.
• Assist in repairs of water lines and related equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Power tools

Dependability

Water meters knowledge

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalency

Tools

Class C driver's license

Job description

METER READER

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Meter Reader to perform accurate reading, installation, removal, repair and maintenance of water meters. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Meter Reader? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

The Meter Reader position earns competitive pay of $15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you.

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A METER READER

As a Meter Reader, you spend your day conducting test of water meters for accuracy and proper functioning, and assist in repair of water line breaks. Your work typically is to notify customers when water will be off for repairs. Your job is essential to the city, and you often maintain vehicles, tools and equipment, and complete daily work reports and records. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include responding to customer complaints of low pressure, no water and meter leaks. When you are not out in the city, you maintain good relations with customers, general public and City employees. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in maintenance of water meters and replace damaged meter boxes and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A METER READER

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency
• No experience required
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  • Preferred TCEQ Class "C" or higher Water Distribution License.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "D" Water Distribution License within first (1) year of employment.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution License within three (3) years of employment.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent knowledge of water meters? Are you proficient in power tools? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Meter Reader job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in caring for operation, construction, and maintenance of sanitary infrastructure to succeed as our Meter Reader.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.