Meter Reader

Job Description

Municipal Operations & Consulting is seeking a Meter Reader to read consumer water meters on an assigned route and accurately record readings into a hand-held computer. This assignment is located in Cypress, Texas (a suburb of Houston, Texas).

• Read consumer water meters on an assigned route.
• Accurately record readings into a hand-held computer.
• Follow reading instruction on customer’s account and respect customer’s property.
• Check on condition of meter parts.
• Report all damaged, tampered, removed and new water meters.
• Raise and clean meter boxes.
• Connect and disconnect meters.
• Re-read meters on which complaints have been received.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Mobility within an office and field environment
• Exposure to toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume/odor, radiation, explosive, electrical, and mechanical hazards
• Working in trenches
• Exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, and constant noise
• Writing
• Walking
• Twisting body
• Stooping
• Standing
• Squatting
• Sitting
• Seeing
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds
• Kneeling
• Reading
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Using both hands for simple and firm grasping
• Clarity of hearing
• Fine finger manipulation

• Read gauges and record figures accurately
• Make simple computations
• Follow oral and written directions
• Do simple mechanical work
• Understand and operate mobile phones and other technology
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone
• Operate miscellaneous hand tools
• Operate a motor vehicle through traffic
• Make decisions

No previous experience required. Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

• Full medical, dental, vision available after 60 days
• 401(k) after 1 year, with company match
• Paid holidays after 90 days
• Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year

$17 per hour, depending on experience

Full Time

Cypress, Texas