Water Meter Installer – Houston, TX

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

Job summary

Lawton Business Solutions is seeking Water Meter Installers for a large municipal water meter replacement project in Houston, TX. This production-based outdoor field role requires dependable, mechanically inclined individuals who can work independently and increase earnings through productivity.

Responsibilities include removing old meters, installing new meters and transponders, replacing meter boxes, shutting off and restoring service, and documenting progress with photos and data entries.

Qualifications

• Experience with field installation or utilities work is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail in documenting work.

Responsibilities

• Remove existing 3/4" and 1" water meters.
• Activate new meter/transponder equipment.
• Replace meter boxes and ensure proper box rests.
• Shut off and safely restore customer water service.
• Check installations for leaks and proper flushing.
• Photograph installation stages and document serial numbers.
• Enter data into handheld/work-order system.
• Notify customers before service interruptions.
• Clean work area and dispose of old materials.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Job description

We are hiring Water Meter Installers for a large municipal water meter replacement project in Houston, TX

The project includes approximately involving 5/8', 3/4" and 1" water meters. Installers will replace existing meters and meter boxes, and box rests and complete required installation documentation.

This is a production-based outdoor field position for dependable individuals who are mechanically inclined, comfortable working independently, and motivated by the opportunity to earn more through productivity.

Responsibilities

Water Meter Installers will:

• 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.

The project procedure requires installers to document the condition before work, expose the meter setting, install the dual check, scan the new meter and transponder, and properly complete project paperwork.

Completed installations must also be checked for proper meter direction, leaks, flushing, meter-box placement, transponder mounting, and site cleanup.