Meter Reader

City of San Juan, Texas; San Juan South Estates Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Juan, Texas is seeking a Meter Reader to join our utilities team. Under supervision, you will read meters on assigned routes, record readings, and report defects or accessibility issues to the supervisor. The role requires daily public contact, basic math, and attention to accuracy in record-keeping.

The position may involve on-call duties, outdoor work in varying conditions, and the need to operate meters and related tools. A valid Texas driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• TC E Q Class D license; if not, candidate will be assigned lower skilled work until license is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Read meters on the assigned route.
• Record all findings and readings.
• Keep records of meters and report unreadable ones.
• Ensure meters and visible plumbing are installed and functioning.
• Report defects to supervisor for action.
• Check consistency of meter readings.
• Perform maintenance duties when not reading.
• Make water taps as needed.
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and safety.
• Respond to emergencies when required; on call.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Walk long periods under varying conditions.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Skills

Reads meters on route

Record keeping

Public contact

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meter reading handhelds

Job description

Hourly: $13.59

JOB OBJECTIVES

Under the general supervision of the Crew Leader; Position has responsibilities for reports and/or records. Position requires daily contact with public which requires simple courtesies and exercise of tact and diplomacy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Reads meters on the assigned route. (route subject to change)
2. Records all findings, such as bad meters, straight connects, etc.
3. Keeps record of meters, read and reports meters not accessible for readings.
4. Check to see that meters and visible plumbing are correctly installed and functioning properly.
5. Reports any defects to immediate supervisor for further action.
6. Check to determine consistency of meter readings.
7. Performs duties of maintenance worker when not reading.
8. Makes water taps.
9. Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety prior to operating.
10. Responds to emergencies when required; (subject to on call).
11. Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
12. Ability to walk long periods of time under varying working conditions.
13. Performs other related tasks as required

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

Meter reading handhelds, pens, pencils, hand and powered tools, notebooks, ladders, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position may have some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts. Exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury; may work under extreme outdoor conditions. The physical demands are medium lifting up to 50 lbs., significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED

Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Position requires considerable knowledge of the subject to perform effectively, with little direct supervision, in work situation which are varied or which have deviation and irregularities. This job was evaluated on the premise that the incumbent would already have a T.C.E.Q. Class "D" License. If employee does not have this license, he/she will receive one grade lower and work assignments will be lower skilled until license is obtained. Requires a valid Texas driver with a satisfactory driving record.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.