Meter Reader

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement TMRS

Tuition assistance

Public service loan forgiveness

Midland Credit Union

Competitive pay

Medical plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a reliable Meter Reader to help ensure accurate utility services for residents. You will read water meters in neighborhoods, identify issues, and support essential water operations outdoors.

Required is a high school diploma with 1–3 years of meter reading experience and a valid Texas driver’s license. You’ll work closely with citizens and staff, handling work orders and using handheld reading terminals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of meter reading experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with citizens and employees about meter readings.
• Ability to work with orders and maps to locate street locations.

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters to bill customers; rereads as necessary.
• Reports water leaks and requests for new meter boxes when needed.
• Completes related work orders.
• Performs specialized technical aspects related to reading meters.
• Maintains equipment and vehicle in good working condition.
• Provides back-up support to other staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Meter reading

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meter reading terminals

Shovels

Hand tools

Job description

Scope of Work
Are you someone who enjoys working independently, staying active, and making a daily impact on your community? The City of Midland is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Meter Reader to help ensure accurate utility services for our residents.
This role is more than just reading meters—it’s about being the eyes and ears of our water utility operations. You’ll navigate neighborhoods, identify potential issues, and help keep essential services running smoothly, all while enjoying the variety of working outdoors.

Essential Job Duties

• Reads water meters to bill customers. Rereads meters as necessary.
• Reports water leaks. Reports the need for new meter boxes for those that have deteriorated or been stolen.
• Completes related work orders.
• Performs specialized technical aspects related to reading meters
• Maintains equipment and vehicle in good working condition.
• Provides back-up support to other staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Employee will be subject to extreme temperatures reading and maintaining meters. Ability to sit, bend, stoop, lift and climb into small areas. must be able to lift large valve covers. Employee may also be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals or materials while in the field. Employee is also exposed to traffic hazards and put into potentially dangerous situations with stray animals while reading meters.

Required Qualifications
Ability to effectively communicate with citizens and employees to provide information on the current meter readings.
Ability to work orders and maps to find street locations. Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools such as shovels, meter wrenches, picks, screwdrivers, and handheld meter reading terminals.
High school diploma or equivalent required plus one to three years of experience in meter reading preferred. Valid Texas driver's license required.

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays