METER READER I (6 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 seeks a Meter Reader I to join our team at the Edinburg corporate office. This full-time role reads residential and commercial meters and records water usage accurately, while supporting related billing tasks.

You will work 40 hours per week, with on-call rotation, and may assist with meter installs, replacements, and basic field maintenance. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are preferred; a Texas Driver License is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License and be insurable.
• Working toward Class D Water license from the TCEQ is required.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters and record volumes for residential and commercial customers.
• Assist in collection of delinquent accounts as needed.
• Assist with routing new meters, changing meters, and installing customer boxes or repairing leaks at meter sites.
• Participate in required training programs and comply with company policies.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Meter Reader I (6 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.