Water Meter Technician

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Collinsville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Professional Services, an Inframark company, seeks a Water Meter Technician to support reliable water service. The field-based role involves reading residential and commercial meters, recording usage, and identifying leaks or issues while working outdoors.

You'll travel assigned routes, operate handheld devices, and perform basic field tasks. Previous meter-reading experience isn’t required, and overtime or weekends may be needed, with travel occasionally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous meter-reading or outdoor field-work experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow routes to read and record residential and commercial water meters.
• Use handheld devices or mobile apps to record data.
• Identify unusual readings, leaks, damaged meters, tampering, and service issues.
• Perform meter rereads and basic field tasks as needed.
• Safely operate a company vehicle on routes.
• Adhere to safety procedures while outdoors.

Skills

Outdoor work

Meter reading

Record keeping

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Mobile apps

Job description

Water Meter Technician

Location: Collinsville, TX
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour depending on experience

Build a Career That Keeps Essential Infrastructure Running

Join Patterson Professional Services, an Inframark company, as a Water Meter Technician and help support reliable water service in the communities we serve. In this field-based role, you’ll follow assigned routes to read residential and commercial water meters, accurately record usage information, and identify potential leaks or other service issues.

If you enjoy working independently, staying active, and spending your workday outdoors, this could be a great opportunity to build experience in the utility industry. Previous meter-reading experience isn’t required.

What You’ll Do

• Follow assigned routes to accurately read and record residential and commercial water meters
• Use handheld devices or mobile applications to record meter readings and field information
• Identify and report unusual readings, potential leaks, damaged meters, tampering, and other service issues
• Perform meter rereads, service verification, and other basic field assignments as needed
• Safely operate a company vehicle while traveling assigned routes
• Follow company safety procedures while working outdoors and navigating common field conditions

What You’ll Bring

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in utilities, meter reading, construction, maintenance, public works, or other outdoor field work preferred, but not required
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel overnight and out of town when needed

Why You’ll Love Inframark

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness resources
• Competitive compensation package
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Supportive, safety-first culture
• Career growth opportunities and learning programs

What the Work Is Like

This is an active, outdoor role that requires extended walking and standing, frequent entry and exit from a vehicle, bending and working at ground level, and navigating uneven terrain. Employees must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Occasional out-of-town travel and overnight stays may be required. Employees may also be assigned to emergency response requiring nights, weekends, holidays, or extended hours.

Join Patterson Professional Services, an Inframark company, and bring your field experience to a team helping maintain the essential water infrastructure communities depend on every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.