Water Meter Technician I — Kickstart Your Meter Repair Career

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Water Meter Technician I to perform entry level testing, maintenance and repair of water meters for the Dallas Water Utility. You will help ensure meters are fully functional and accurately metering the system.

Responsibilities include evaluating meters citywide, performing repairs or adjustments, exchanging meters, driving to job sites, and completing paperwork. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and may require a Class D Water License within probation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of meter reading and repair.
• Knowledge of water utility operations and activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical and technical tools and equipment for making repairs.
• Ability to read meters and determine issues.
• Ability to perform technical work to maintain, repair, and adjust water meters.
• Ability to safely operate, drive, and navigate City vehicles around a designated area.
• Ability to create and draft accurate and professional reports.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and checks water meters across the city to ensure accurate metering for Dallas Water Utility Customers.
• Identifies, determines, and addresses issues with meters; performs mechanical maintenance, repair, or adjustment to water meters.
• Exchanges and adjusts problematic meters, accurately reports on issues and fixes, and tests meter to ensure accuracy; works and trains with senior level technicians to deliver excellent service.
• Drives City vehicle to assigned areas for meter evaluation and checking; assists technicians with challenging issues or concerns with equipment; maintains safe driving and operating record.
• Completes various paperwork regarding meter activities and technical work; ensures customer issues are addressed and meters fixed to be fully operational.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Skills

Meter reading

Meter repair

Water utility ops

Tools & equipment

Read meters

Operate City vehicle

Report writing

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Dallas is seeking a Water Meter Technician I to perform entry level testing, maintenance and repair of water meters for the Dallas Water Utility. You will help ensure meters are fully functional and accurately metering the system.

Responsibilities include evaluating meters citywide, performing repairs or adjustments, exchanging meters, driving to job sites, and completing paperwork. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and may require a Class D Water License within probation.