Meter Technician
Job in
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, 75181, USA
Listing for:
City of Mesquite
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, Utility Technician, Maintenance Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 USD Hourly
USD
19.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Meter Technician-FT Days
Salary: $19.00/hr.
To perform a variety of skilled duties and responsibilities involved in the maintenance, repair, service and installation of commercial and residential water meters; and to assist the public with water meter activities.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Utility Supervisor (Meter Services).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform the replacement of water meters and meter parts including meter gaskets, curb stops and meter boxes.Inspect meters for water leaks; repair meter leaks.Inspect, maintain, repair, test and service commercial and residential water meters; check for low water pressure conditions; overhaul water meters as required; inspect new meter settings.Install and discontinue water services.Inspect newly installed water meters to ensure safe and satisfactory functioning.Provide water utility customer services including re-reading meters and assisting customers with meter problems and collect past due water bills for commercial only. Educate customers on the water usage program (Water Smart).Operate a variety of tools and equipment including trucks, hand-held computers, torches and hand tools; perform general maintenance duties including refueling and making minor adjustments as necessary.Read commercial water meters using computerized meter reading equipment; make necessary calculations. Install and repair radio read meters.Work on call duty as needed.Keep accurate maintenance records.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
For external applicants:
One year of experience involving the maintenance and repair of plumbing, meter reading equipment or other related equipment.
For internal promotions:
Three months of experience working in the Maintenance Worker II Utilities classification, Meter Reader classification or other relevant City classification involving the maintenance and repair of plumbing, meter reading equipment or other related equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with rotating on call and some overtime as needed.
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