Meter Technician

City of Forney

Meter Technician

SALARY

$19.28 - $23.37 Hourly

$1,542.59 - $1,869.81 Biweekly

$40,107.35 - $48,614.97 Annually

LOCATION

Finance/Utilities - 402 N Bois D'Arc St, Forney, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500235

DEPARTMENT

Finance

DIVISION

Utility Billing

OPENING DATE

07/23/2026

SALARY

$19.28 - $23.37 Hourly

$1,542.59 - $1,869.81 Biweekly

$40,107.35 - $48,614.97 Annually

LOCATION

Finance/Utilities - 402 N Bois D'Arc St, Forney, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500235

DEPARTMENT

Finance

DIVISION

Utility Billing

OPENING DATE

07/23/2026

Description

City of Forney is seeking a dependable Meter Technicia n to join our Utility Department. This position will perform maintenance, operations, and field work involved in water distribution, water meters, and recording water consumption for utility service customers.

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and serving the public, we'd love to have you on our team.

Examples of Duties

_The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties._

• Accurately reads water meters on assigned routes, normally at curb and alley locations; accurately records readings on a handheld data device; makes necessary calculations.
• Checks to determine conditions of water meters, reports visible meter defects, leaks, and related problems in the form of a trouble code or service order.
• Checks meters that should be off and ensures service for new accounts; reports any illegal use of water; completes meter disconnects and reconnects as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of geography, street locations, and meter locations within the City.
• Performs installation, maintenance and repairs on water meters, water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates with utility crews, contractors, and city inspectors, as necessary, for utility projects.
• Interacts courteously and professionally with utility customers and public in the performance of job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise occasional administrative and functional supervision for specified activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in water utility services.

Special Requirements:Obtain a TCEQ Class D Water license within one year of hire.

PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment.*

Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form *

Preferences

EmployerCity of Forney

Address

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

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401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Meter Technician Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)

• QUESTION 2

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

Less than High School completion

High School or GED equivalency

Technical or Community College attendance

Technical School completion

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Juris Doctorate

• QUESTION 3

Indicate your level of experience with water utility services. Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

No Experience

At Least 1 year but less than 2 years

At least 2 years but less than 3 years

At least 3 years but less than 5 years

5 years or more

• QUESTION 4

I understand that I must possess a Class "D" Water License within one (1) year of hire.

yes

No

• Required Question