Outdoor Water Meter Technician — Houston Project

Family Priority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Priority is hiring Water Meter Installers for a municipal meter replacement project in Houston, TX. This production-based outdoor field position requires dependable individuals who are mechanically inclined and capable of working independently to complete installation documentation.

In this role, you will remove existing meters, activate new equipment, replace meter boxes, and ensure proper meter direction, leaks, and flushing checks.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing water meters or similar field work preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to document installation steps and complete paperwork accurately.

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 installations for leaks and proper meter direction.
• Flush water lines after installation.
• Photograph installation stages and document numbers.
• Enter data into handheld/work-order system.
• Notify customers before service interruptions.
• Cleanup work areas and dispose of old materials.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Productivity-driven

Job description

Family Priority is hiring Water Meter Installers for a municipal meter replacement project in Houston, TX. This production-based outdoor field position requires dependable individuals who are mechanically inclined and capable of working independently to complete installation documentation.

In this role, you will remove existing meters, activate new equipment, replace meter boxes, and ensure proper meter direction, leaks, and flushing checks.