Meter Technician

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in DeSoto is seeking a Water Meter Reader responsible for reading, maintaining, and repairing water meters. The ideal candidate will have experience in water meter handling and a high school diploma. The role involves customer interaction and requires effective communication skills. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in water meter installation, calibration, repair, and testing.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Read and record water meter consumption accurately.
• Inspect meters for leaks and perform maintenance.
• Respond to customer inquiries about meter usage.

Skills

Knowledge of water meter installation

Knowledge of AMI systems

Ability to analyze data

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to read water meters to record consumption. This is accomplished by completing daily routes, reading meters, completing work orders, repairing meters and associated equipment, answering questions from customers, and maintaining meters and automated meter reading devices. Other duties include maintaining vehicles and tools; inspecting meters for water leaks; changing out meters; completing work orders; and assisting with water cutoffs and reconnects.

• Conducts reading and re‑reading of meters by operating handheld reading devices, exposing buried meters, accurately reading and recording usage, responding to requests to repeat readings, testing for leaks, explaining how to read meters, re‑reading meters if needed, notifying customers of leaks, connecting and disconnecting meters, and downloading readings.
• Checks for addresses with zero consumption by testing meters, verifying readings, checking hoses, and changing meters, if required.
• Maintains meters and automated meter reading devices by replacing broken meters, repairing water leaks by meters, repairing or replacing broken meter parts, installing or repairing automated meter reading devices, and raising or lowering meter boxes.
• Monitors condition of meters and connections by inspecting them for defects, damage, or unauthorized connections, reporting unusual readings or illegal use of water to the supervisor; and performing minor maintenance and repair, such as cleaning dials, changing out meters, disconnecting meters, raising meters, or sealing meters; and
• Perform other assigned duties.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the installation, removal, calibration, repair, and testing of water meters and in the programming and troubleshooting of AMI equipment;
• Equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of principles and practices related to water meter installation, calibration, reading, maintenance, repair, and testing
• Knowledge of AMI systems, AMI meters and programming equipment
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear and procedures
• Ability to analyze and organize data, and prepare reports
• Ability to operate personal computers, laptops and tablets and utilize common office software programs
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co‑workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials