Meter Technician

Description

Position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

We LOVE De Soto

• L - We lift up our community
• O - We take ownership of our collective performance
• V - We value and respect all employees
• E - We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to read water meters to record consumption. This is accomplished by completing daily routes, reading meters, completing work orders, repairing meters and associated equipment, answering questions from customers, and maintaining meters and automated meter reading devices. Other duties include maintaining vehicles and tools; inspecting meters for water leaks; changing out meters; completing work orders; and assisting with water cutoffs and reconnects.

• Conduct reading, re‑reading of meters by operating handheld reading devices, exposing buried meters, accurately reading and recording usage, responding to requests to repeat readings, testing for leaks, explaining how to read meters, re‑reading meters if needed, notifying customers of leaks, connecting and disconnecting meters, and downloading readings.
• Check for addresses with zero consumption by testing meters, verifying readings, checking hoses, and changing meters if required.
• Maintain meters and automated meter reading devices by replacing broken meters, repairing water leaks, repairing or replacing broken meter parts, installing or repairing automated meter reading devices, and raising or lowering meter boxes.
• Monitor condition of meters and connections by inspecting them for defects, damage, or unauthorized connections, reporting unusual readings or illegal use of water to the supervisor; and performing minor maintenance and repair, such as cleaning dials, changing out meters, disconnecting meters, raising meters, or sealing meters.
• Perform other assigned duties.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience in the installation, removal, calibration, repair, and testing of water meters and in the programming and troubleshooting of AMI equipment
• Equivalent training, education, and/or experience
• Valid Driver’s License

• Knowledge of principles and practices related to water meter installation, calibration, reading, maintenance, repair, and testing
• Knowledge of AMI systems, AMI meters and programming equipment
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear and procedures
• Ability to analyze and organize data, and prepare reports
• Ability to operate personal computers, laptops and tablets and utilize common office software programs
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co‑workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

• Health Insurance – BCBS
• Dental Insurance – BCBS
• Vision Insurance – Eye Med Insight
• Flexible Spending – Payflex (pre‑tax dollars to pay for yearly out‑of‑pocket medical expenses; subject to IRS limits and restrictions)
• Life Insurance – Dearborn National (policy of 3 times annual salary up to $150,000)
• Voluntary Term Life Option – Dearborn National (additional low‑cost life insurance available to employees and dependents)
• Employee Assistance Program – Deer Oaks (counselor recommendations for personal problems)
• Education Pay (monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees)
• Social Security (employee contribution 7.65% with city match)
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% employee contribution with city match 2:1; five‑year vesting, 20‑year retirement at any age)
• Vacation: non‑civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours/month (2 weeks/year); police accrue 10 hours/month; fire accrue 15 hours/month
• Sick Leave: same accrual rates as vacation
• Holidays: non‑civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year, including one personal or floating day
• Longevity Pay: earned at $4 per month, up to 25 years (max $1200)
• Worker’s Compensation (coverage for all employees)
• Fire/Police (eligible for education/certification pay)
• Deferred Compensation Plans – Mass Mutual/Empower (payroll deduction; no city contribution)

Do you have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record?

• Yes
• No