Meter Reader

City of Midland; Midland (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland is seeking a reliable Meter Reader to read water meters, help ensure accurate billing, and support utility operations in the field. You’ll work outdoors, navigate neighborhoods, and identify issues affecting service delivery.

The role emphasizes independence, attention to detail, and safety while reading meters and maintaining equipment. Prior meter reading experience is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of meter reading experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters to bill customers and rereads meters as necessary.
• Reports water leaks and need for new meter boxes.
• Completes related work orders.
• Maintains equipment and vehicle in good condition.
• Provides back-up support to other staff.

Skills

Meter reading

Outdoor work

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld meter reading terminals

Shovels

Meter wrenches

Picks

Screwdrivers

Job description

Posting number: 202400581

Department: Utilities

Division: Customer Service

Job classification: Meter Reader - City Utility Billing

Posting type: Open

Categories: Customer Service

Summary

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.
If you’re ready for a role that offers stability, purpose, and the chance to serve your city in a meaningful way, we invite you to apply today.

Examples of 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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental information

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.