Meter Technician

Salary : $35,427.37 - $51,722.89 Annually
Location : Town Center: 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX
Job Type: Regular Fulltime
Job Number: 01250
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Utility Billing
Opening Date: 11/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
This 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.

Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
• 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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts reading and 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.
• Checks for addresses with zero consumption by testing meters, verifying readings, checking hoses, and changing meters, if required.
• Maintains meters and automated meter reading devices by replacing broken meters, repairing water leaks by meters, repairing or replacing broken meter parts, installing or repairing automated meter reading devices, and raising or lowering meter boxes.
• Monitorsconditionofmetersandconnectionsbyinspectingthemfordefects, 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; and
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 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; and
• Valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

• 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

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
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Do you have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question