Water Meter Reader & Customer Service Specialist

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

Job summary

CITY OF WHARTON is seeking a Customer Service Worker to provide water and sewer service support, assist at City Hall, and prepare technical reports on water operations.

Primary duties include reading meters on assigned routes, inspecting plumbing for leaks, replacing meters, and reporting meter conditions to supervision. The role requires attention to detail and reliable route work across urban and residential areas.

Responsibilities

• Read residential and commercial water meters using computerized, hand-held meter reading equipment; record readings and perform necessary calculations.
• Inspect customer plumbing and locate water leaks; notify customers about leaks; replace meters.
• Follow assigned route on foot or in a vehicle to read meters and record readings.
• Maintain consistency of meter readings; ensure meters register properly; report problems to supervisor.

Job description

CITY OF WHARTON is seeking a Customer Service Worker to provide water and sewer service support, assist at City Hall, and prepare technical reports on water operations.

Primary duties include reading meters on assigned routes, inspecting plumbing for leaks, replacing meters, and reporting meter conditions to supervision. The role requires attention to detail and reliable route work across urban and residential areas.