Meter Reader

City of Mission Texas; Reader (WV); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

City of Mission Texas is seeking a Meter Reader to read water meters on residential and commercial routes, record usage, inspect meters for defects, install and remove meters and boxes, and report irregularities for billing purposes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English communication, a valid Class C driver license, and the ability to work outdoors and kneel as needed. Background checks and screenings apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have oral and written communication skills in English to at least the 9th grade level.
• Must have the ability to be trained on the job.
• Must have a current valid Class C driver's license with limited violations.
• Background check and screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record meter readings on water meters.
• Walk/drive to designated route for meter reading in all weather.
• Verify readings to locate abnormal consumption and record reasons.
• Turn service on/off for new connections or nonpayment.
• Install and remove water meters and meter boxes as directed.

Skills

English communication

Reading meters

On-site work

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Meter Reader

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Meter Reader

Division: Supervisor: Meter Reader Supervisor

Effective: 08/04/2004

Job Summary

Reads water meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers. Walks or drives motor vehicle over established route and takes readings of meter dials. Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections. Installs and removes meters. Repairs minor leaks around meter. Installs and removes concrete or plastic meter box. Remove grass and firm soil from around meter box and replace soil when completed. Reports irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department. Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations. Turns service off for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises or on for new occupants. Returns route book to business office for billing purposes. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D is required.
• Must have oral and written communication skills in English to at least the 9th grade level (to include correct spelling).
• Must have the ability to be trained on the job.
• Must have a minimum of 20/25 vision with at least 60 degree field of vision.
• Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation.
• Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
• Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City’s expense.
• Applicant must have a current valid class “C” driver’s license from the department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years.
• Ability to perform repetitive work on a continuous basis.
• Ability to read 350 to 400 meters daily.
• Ability to perform meter swaps, and service orders as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to follow a firm work schedule as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to deal with public relation issues and various types of citizen inquiries tactfully, courteously, and in a business manner.
• Ability to record numbers correctly on a hand held meter reader machine.
• Ability to follow instructions orally or in written form and perform tasks with little or no supervision.
• Ability to produce work to precise tolerances and/or standards.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions at a minimum of the 8th grade level.
• Ability to take clear pictures or readings when system indicates.
• Ability to fix new accounts as needed.
• Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with the general public, supervisor and co-workers.
• Ability to diagnose meter problems and/or irregular functions.
• Ability to kneel down approximately 500 times per day with walking approximately 75 feet between each kneeling action.
• Ability to ambulate over curbs and other uneven terrain.
• Ability to perform work that is routine and detailed.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately (to include correct spelling).
• Ability to have good judgment in dealing with resident pets which may be a nuisance/threat.
• Ability to be able to speak clearly enough to be understood over a 2 way radio communication system.
• Ability to make decisions based on available data/criteria, laws and regulations, or city policy.
• Ability to handle special projects of diverse nature as assigned.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Accurately record meter readings on water meters. Walk/drive motor vehicle over designated route for meter reading without regard to weather conditions. Conduct weekly vehicle fluid levels checklist Communicate to consumers appropriate city policy and procedure relating to the services being metered. Verify readings to locate abnormal consumption and record reasons for fluctuations. Provide turn off service for disconnect or non-payment (delinquent) of charges and turn on services for new connections. Report, on the date detected, all meter product delivery irregularities detected using appropriate forms for necessary action by servicing department. Submit route book to business office for billing purposes no later than 3:00 p.m. each day of business. Report all security and/or safety problems involving the city services to supervisor on the date detected. Handle and safeguard consumer information in a confidential manner. Install and/or remove water meters at defined location (s) as directed. Install and/or remove water meter boxes at defined location (s) as directed. Repair minor leaks around water meter as and when detected. Install and/or remove meter lids. Follow the schedule for maintenance that includes opening new service or disconnections of service. Perform meter tests; Leave door tags to residents. Must use shovel for digging firm dirt and grass from around a water meter box to be removed, shaping hole in which a meter box is to be installed, and filling dirt in around meter box which was set.

Non-Essential Job Functions

None

Equipment / Materials

Safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following: City vehicle, Hand held meter reader, Water meters, Smart phone, Tablet Hard hat, Shovel, Hand tools Two way radio, Meter box, Pager Clip board, Cell phone, Safety vest Steel toe boots, Pens, pencils, Work orders Policy & procedure handbook, Note book

Work Environment

Exposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job.

Manual Dexterity

Gross and fine finger dexterity are required to perform essential job functions. Fine finger-dexterity is required to hand write notes and to input data.

Job Details

Category: Regular Full-Time

Status: Open

Salary: $12.27

Posted: July 23, 2026

Closing: Open Until Filled