Water Meter Servicer l; B274115-1 Utility Billing

Revised on 11/03/2026

Reads water meters at residential and business locations. Completes daily work orders may diagnoses, repair, and maintain water meters to ensure functionality.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts meter readings, manually and/or with an integrated register.
• Maintains water meter operations by diagnosing and repairing as needed.
• Fulfills work orders, including connections and disconnections of service.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of safety procedures.

• Skill in customer service delivery.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain good planning.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Seldom

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Construction site
• Confined space

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

• At least three (3) months of general experience.

(High School or GED and at least one (1) year of experience in general field or maintenance work is preferred.)

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective…