Outdoor Water Meter Installer, Field Technician (Houston)

Lawton Business Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawton Business Solutions is hiring Water Meter Installers for a large municipal meter replacement project in Houston, TX. This production-based outdoor field position requires dependable individuals who are mechanically inclined, comfortable working independently, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure.

Installers will replace existing meters and meter boxes, activate new equipment, complete installation documentation, photograph stages of the work, scan and

Qualifications

• Dependable, mechanically inclined, able to work outdoors.
• Ability to document installations and enter data into handheld systems.

Responsibilities

• Remove existing 3/4" and 1" water meters.
• Activate new meter/transponder equipment.
• Remove and replace meter boxes.
• Shut off and safely restore customer water service.
• Check completed installations for leaks.
• Flush water lines after installation.
• Identify service-line materials when required.
• Photograph required stages of the installation.
• Scan and document old and new meter/transponder numbers.
• Accurately enter information into the handheld/work-order system.
• Notify customers before temporarily shutting off water.
• Clean the installation area and remove old material and debris.
• Return old meters, paperwork, and project materials at the end of the day.

Job description

Lawton Business Solutions is hiring Water Meter Installers for a large municipal meter replacement project in Houston, TX. This production-based outdoor field position requires dependable individuals who are mechanically inclined, comfortable working independently, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure.

Installers will replace existing meters and meter boxes, activate new equipment, complete installation documentation, photograph stages of the work, scan and