Meter Reader I (2 positions available)

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in Edinburg, TX, seeks a Meter Reader I to read water meters for residential and commercial customers and record usage.

Two positions, full-time, typical hours 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with on-call rotation and duties such as meter changes and minor repairs.

Candidate must have HS diploma or GED, Texas Driver License, and be fluent in English and Spanish; strong communication and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Read meters and record volumes used by residential and commercial customers.
• Assist in delinquent account collection as needed.
• Assist with routing, installing, replacing meters and boxes, and minor repairs at meter sites.
• Work a flexible schedule and be on call on a rotating basis.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Reading and writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Meter Reader I (2 positions available)

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Meter Reader Manager

Location: Corporate Office Location, Meter Reader Department, 420 S. Doolittle Road, Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Responsible for reading water meters and recording volumes used by residential and commercial consumers. Assist in the collection of delinquent accounts as needed. May assist with routing new meters, changing meters, installing new customer boxes or replacing old boxes, and repairing small leaks at meter sites. Assist with working the locklist at various times during the month or as needed. Participate in job‑specific training and other required corporate training programs. Comply with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

A self‑starting individual with a High School diploma or G.E.D., able to read, write, and follow written instructions. Must possess a current Texas Driver License and be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must work toward obtaining a Class D Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Required to complete medical physical examinations (post‑hire) for license recertification, respirator use, or other job requirements. Must have good communication skills, comprehend instructions, create correspondence and reports, and effectively communicate with customers and employees. Must be fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal). Basic mathematics skills are required (addition, subtraction of two‑digit numbers, multiplication and division by tens and hundreds). Must possess good judgment and exercise discretion. Must work a flexible schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek, and be on call on a rotating schedule.

Position requires occasional work near moving mechanical parts and possible exposure to extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Must stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. Must lift up to 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with ability to adjust focus. Noise level is generally loud.

Preferences

3 or more months of prior relevant work experience and current licensing.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening tests, including background investigation and drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may result in employment ineligibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.