Meter Technician I

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple is seeking a Meter Technician I to perform essential maintenance on water meters and service lines, including exchanges, repairs, leaks, cutoffs, and relocations. This role also supports the Metering Department with meter reading, work orders, re-reads, and water service disconnections and reconnections.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and experience in plumbing or similar technical roles with water systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in plumbing or water systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains water meters and service lines, including exchanges, repairs, leaks, cutoffs, and relocations.
• Reads meters and processes work orders; performs re-reads and service disconnections/reconnections as needed.
• Follows city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Water systems

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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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