Water Meter Technician & Field Maintenance

City of Forest Hill; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Forest Hill is seeking a capable Meter Reader/Utilities Worker to read and maintain water meters and support water/sewer maintenance. You will handle meter records, assist with breaks and line maintenance, and operate light vehicles and basic tools.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to participate in after-hours on-call rotations. Texas driver’s license and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in utility maintenance or meter reading preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required; must meet City driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Read meters on assigned routes and record readings accurately.
• Inspect meters and meter boxes; replace or repair as needed for billing.
• Submit records of defective equipment for billing and inventory.
• Order supplies and prepare purchase orders; assist with reports.

Skills

Meter reading

Mechanical ability

Record keeping

Mathematical computations

Customer relations

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Forest Hill is seeking a capable Meter Reader/Utilities Worker to read and maintain water meters and support water/sewer maintenance. You will handle meter records, assist with breaks and line maintenance, and operate light vehicles and basic tools.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to participate in after-hours on-call rotations. Texas driver’s license and safety compliance are essential.