Meter Technician

CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 18, 2024
  • Salary: $19.94 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:19
  • Full Time
  • Utilities
  • Job Description

    Summary

    Reads water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers by performing the following duties.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Walks or drives truck over established route and takes readings of meter dials.
    • Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections.
    • Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary servicing. ? Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations and reports suspicious water consumption to Utility Billing Manager.
    • Turns service off for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants.
    • Returns route book to business office for billing purposes.
    Supervisory Responsibilities
    This job has no supervisory responsibilities

    Education and/or Experience

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    Valid Class C Driver’s License

    The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

    To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Lancaster
    • City of Lancaster

    Historical Overview

    The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

    Location

    Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

    Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

    Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

    Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!

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