Water Meter Tech & AMI Specialist

City-of-Friendswoo; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Friendswood is seeking a full-time Meter Technician in the Public Works Department to read and maintain water meters, connect and disconnect service, ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction.

You will perform meter readings on assigned routes, process work orders, inspect meters for defects, troubleshoot AMI hardware, and train staff on maintenance. The role includes lifting, outdoor work, and occasional after-hours on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with the public regarding service orders and complaints.
• Ability to make decisions efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and mature manner.
• Flexibility to be on call after normal work hours on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Walks or drives a truck along route to take readings of water meters.
• Completes work orders including leaks, connects, finals, re-reads, and customer communication.
• Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, or unauthorized use.
• Turns service off for non-payment or on for new service.
• Troubleshoots and repairs AMI hardware for continued operation.
• Maintains meters by replacing, raising, or repairing meter boxes and related hardware.
• Performs installation tasks for curbstops, meter tails, and service lines.
• Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing staff.
• Trains new personnel to read meters and maintain meters and AMI.
• Performs other duties within area of responsibility.

Skills

Public interaction

Decision making

Professional communication

On-call flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class C Texas Driver's License

Class C Water Distribution License or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

AMI hardware

Job description

City of Friendswood is seeking a full-time Meter Technician in the Public Works Department to read and maintain water meters, connect and disconnect service, ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction.

You will perform meter readings on assigned routes, process work orders, inspect meters for defects, troubleshoot AMI hardware, and train staff on maintenance. The role includes lifting, outdoor work, and occasional after-hours on-call duties.