Meter Technician

Sharyland Water Supply; Palmhurst (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

a 401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

optional Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Sharyland Water Supply Corporation is seeking a Meter Technician to protect billing accuracy and customer trust by ensuring reliable meter data across our system. You will read meters, install and remove meters, perform connections, and support field operations on site with professional conduct.

You’ll interact with customers daily, handle outdoors work safely, and document readings with precision. The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, PTO, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in field documentation.
• Comfort working outdoors and performing physical tasks safely.
• Strong customer-service communication in face-to-face settings.

Responsibilities

• Accurate meter reading (hand-recorded or via handheld device).
• Re-check readings tied to high billings.
• Install and remove meters and complete connections/disconnections.
• Dig out covered meter boxes and inspect for proper operation.
• Clean, repair, and test meters when required.
• Interact with the public daily and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Accuracy & attention to detail

Outdoor work

Customer-service communication

Job description

Our Roots

Sharyland Water Supply Corporation was established in May of 1968 for the purpose of providing safe, affordable drinking water to the rural communities in and around Mission, McAllen, and Edinburg. We continue to strive in that endeavor. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation was created by a group of determined, community-minded men in the 1960's. With the help of Farmers Home Administration, a loan was acquired and construction began to build a rural water system. Initially, 700 property owners committed to take water service once construction was complete. Today, more than 50 years later, there are over 19,000 water connections on the system. The Corporation has approximately 100 square miles of Certified Area, 800 miles of water lines, three water plants, four elevated storage tanks and plans for additional water system improvements in the works. The Corporation has over 100 employees and a 7 person Board of Directors, all of whom are dedicated to the job required to ensure that Sharyland Water Supply Corporation continues to be the best it can be.

The Role

As a Meter Technician, you’ll protect billing accuracy and customer trust by ensuring reliable water meter data and service activity across our system. This role exists to keep readings consistent, resolve anomalies quickly, and support field operations with safe, professional onsite work. Key responsibilities include accurate meter reading (hand-recorded or via hand-held computer), re-checking readings tied to high billings, installing and removing meters, completing meter connections/disconnections, digging out covered meter boxes as needed, and cleaning, repairing, and testing meters when required. You’ll interact with the public daily and represent Sharyland with professionalism.

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in field documentation
• Comfort working outdoors and performing physical tasks safely
• Strong customer-service communication in face-to-face settings

Pay: $14-$15/hour (based on license).

Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• optional Supplemental Insurance

A Typical Day

Your day starts in Alton with route prep and equipment check, then moves into the field for steady, independent work across neighborhoods and service areas. You’ll balance pace with precision, document what you find, and pivot when a reading looks unusual or a meter box needs attention. Expect regular interaction with customers at the door or curbside—answering questions clearly and keeping the experience respectful. You’ll wrap up by confirming entries, staging any meters needing follow-up work, and coordinating next steps with the team before heading out.