Meter Reader

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Credit Union

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a detail-oriented Meter Reader to ensure accurate utility services for residents. This role involves more than just reading meters; it includes identifying potential issues and ensuring reliable water utility operations.

Candidates should communicate effectively with the public and possess skills in using various hand tools. A high school diploma and a valid Texas driver's license are required, along with 1-3 years of preferred experience in meter reading.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in meter reading preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Ability to work orders and maps to find street locations.

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters to bill customers.
• Reports water leaks and the need for new meter boxes.
• Completes related work orders.
• Maintains equipment and vehicle in good working condition.

Skills

Effective communication

Use of hand tools

Problem identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Handheld meter reading terminals

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