METER READER I (4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Meter Reader I (3 positions) for full-time work at the corporate office. You will read water meters, record usage, and assist customers and staff as needed.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver license, bilingual English/Spanish skills, basic math, and the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Training and compliance with safety rules are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid Texas driver license and be insurable.
• Be working toward Class D Water license (TCEQ).
• Must pass post-hire medical exams if required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Basic arithmetic skills for meter reading calculations.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters and record volumes for customers.
• Assist with delinquent account collection as needed.
• Help route and install meters and boxes; repair small leaks.
• Participate in required training and comply with safety rules.
• Occasionally work on a rotating on-call schedule.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Basic math

Meter reading

On-call readiness

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Meter Reader I (3 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

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

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions. Must possess a current Texas Driver License and must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must work towards obtaining a Class D Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Will be required to complete medical physical examinations (post-hire) as required for license recertification, respirator use, or any other job requirements. Must have good communications skills, in order to comprehend instructions, create correspondence and reports, and to effectively communicate with customers and employees of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal). Basic mathematics skills are required (addition and subtraction of two digit numbers / multiplication and division by tens and hundreds) when calculating for reading and testing purposes. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek and must be on call on a rotating schedule. Position requires the employee to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. May occasionally be exposed to extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. Must have the ability to frequently life items up to 25 pounds and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level associated with this position is generally loud.

Preferences

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

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.