Meter Technician I

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Meter Technician I to maintain and repair water meters, service lines, and related equipment. The role includes relocations, exchanges, and addressing leaks, with duties in meter reading and work order completion to support the Metering Department.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plumbing or water system experience, a valid driver’s license, and TCEQ License Class D Water or the ability to obtain it within six months.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing or similar technical roles requiring work with water systems.
• Strong ability to perform meter exchanges, repairs, leaks, and relocations.
• Familiarity with reading meters and completing related work orders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts water meter maintenance, including meter exchanges, repairs, leak remediation, service line cutoff repair/replacement, and meter relocations.
• Provides support to the Metering Department encompassing water meter reading, miscellaneous work order fulfillment, re-reads, and water service Disconnection/Reconnection.
• Follows city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Water systems maintenance

Metering operations

Plumbing basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Water meters

Job description

Summary

The Meter Technician I performs essential maintenance on water meters and service lines, addressing exchanges, repairs, leaks, cutoffs, and relocations. This role also provides crucial support to the Metering Department through meter reading, completing various work orders, performing re-reads, and completing water service disconnections and reconnections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts water meter maintenance, including meter exchanges, repairs, leak remediation, service line cutoff repair/replacement, and meter relocations
• Provides support to the Metering Department encompassing water meter reading, miscellaneous work order fulfillment, re-reads, and water service Disconnection/Reconnection
• Follows city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in plumbing or similar technical roles requiring work with water systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water meter operation and maintenance

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license
• TCEQ License Class D Water or the ability to obtain within six months