Meter Reader

City of Midland; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a reliable Meter Reader to read water meters, verify readings, and bill customers accurately. You will work outdoors, navigate neighborhoods, and communicate with residents about current meter readings while supporting field operations of the water utility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of meter reading preferred, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read water meters and record readings for billing.
• Reread meters as necessary and verify data.
• Report leaks or issues and request new meter boxes when needed.
• Complete related work orders and maintain field equipment.

Skills

Meter reading

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Meter reading terminal

Basic hand tools

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.