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City of Lubbock, TX

Water Meter Technician

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$37K/yr

Water Utilities Division: 6311 - Water Meter & Customer Service Opening Date: 08/01/2026 Closing ... Executes routine maintenance, repairs, and installation of meters, ancillary equipment, and meter ...

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Water Meter Installer | Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA · On-site

$25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position ...

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Water Meter Installer | Houston, TX

Houston, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position ...

Town of Brookline

Water Meter Foreperson

Brookline, MA

$33.54/hr

Water Meter Foresperson Utilities Department: Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division ... Layout, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates installing, testing and repairing ...

Town of Brookline

Water Meter Foreperson

Brookline, MA · On-site

$33.54/hr

Water Meter Foresperson - Utilities Department: Department of Public Works - Water and Sewer ... Layout, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates installing, testing and repairing ...

Town of Brookline

Water Meter Foreperson

Brookline, MA · On-site

$33.54/hr

Water Meter Foresperson - Utilities Department: Department of Public Works - Water and Sewer ... Layout, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates installing, testing and repairing ...

ACRT

Water Meter Installer | Houston, TX

Houston, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position ...

City of Denison, TX

Water Meter Technician

Denison, TX · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Continuous Description Installs and troubleshoots Automated Meter Reader (AMR) meters to automatically collect consumption of residential and commercial water meters. Performs tests to calibrate ...

ACRT

Water Meter Installer | Lawrenceville, GA

Lawrenceville, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position ...

ACRT

Water Meter Installer | Lawrenceville, GA

Lawrenceville, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position ...

ACRT

Water Meter Installer | Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA

$25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position ...

City of Lubbock

Water Meter Technician

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$37K/yr

Executes routine maintenance, repairs, and installation of meters, ancillary equipment, and meter ... Performs water sampling for customers utilizing specialized equipment for water quality testing;

City of Denison

Water Meter Technician

Denison, TX · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Description Installs and troubleshoots Automated Meter Reader (AMR) meters to automatically collect consumption of residential and commercial water meters. Performs tests to calibrate equipment to ...

City of DeSoto

Meter Technician

Desoto, TX

$35K - $51K/yr

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 ...

City of Victoria

Water Meter Technician

Victoria, TX · On-site

Installs auto flush sites for chlorine residual monitoring and flush programs. Replaces defective water meters; replaces and maintain meter boxes and vaults; performs pressure and flow tests at ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for water meter installation in the United States is $20.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Water Meter Installation job involves setting up water meters to measure and record water usage in homes, businesses, or industrial properties. Technicians install, replace, or repair meters, ensuring they function correctly and comply with regulations. The role may also include connecting pipes, testing for leaks, and explaining meter usage to customers. Proper installation helps with accurate billing and water conservation.

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To thrive in Water Meter Installation, you need strong mechanical aptitude, basic plumbing knowledge, and physical fitness, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with hand and power tools, as well as safety equipment and possibly certifications such as OSHA, is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong customer service skills help professionals excel in this role. These capabilities ensure that meters are installed accurately, safely, and efficiently while providing a positive experience for customers.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in water meter installation?

A typical day for a water meter installation professional involves traveling to customer locations, removing old meters if necessary, and installing new water meters according to company and safety standards. You may work independently or as part of a small team, handling multiple service appointments each day and ensuring accurate documentation of all work performed. The role often requires troubleshooting issues on site and interacting with homeowners or business clients to explain the process and answer their questions. Flexibility, time management, and strong communication are important, as schedules may vary based on customer needs or emergency service requests. This variety and direct customer contact make the role both dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy hands-on work with tangible results.

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Water Meter Technician

City of Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX • On-site

$37K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

City Of Lubbock rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

387th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary : $37,585.60 Annually
Location : Lubbock Water Department, 402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: W732-6311
Department: Water Utilities
Division: 6311 - Water Meter & Customer Service
Opening Date: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Central
Summary
Responsible in the daily operations of the advanced metering infrastructure of the public water system, which includes meter installation, software programming, inspection and diagnosis of software and infrastructure, and routine maintenance. Serves as first responders to all issues related to the water meter infrastructure.
Essential Functions
  • Inspects and diagnoses metering technology utilizing specific software programs to perform meter diagnostics, analytics and meter maintenance for the purposes of either billing and/or equipment failure;
  • Executes routine maintenance, repairs, and installation of meters, ancillary equipment, and meter vaults;
  • Understands equipment operations, programs, and methods used in monitoring and troubleshooting the performance of communication equipment;
  • Evaluates hardware and software to determine functionality, water flow, water pressure and water quantity;
  • Maintain physical inventory of water meters, registers, meter boxes, and radio communication devices;
  • Performs disconnects and connects for water meters;
  • Performs water sampling for customers utilizing specialized equipment for water quality testing;
  • Diagnoses potential problems that can affect the public water supply or the health and safety of the water customer;
  • Acts as primary contact for all metering and billing issues reported by City of Lubbock billing office, water dispatch, and customers concerning advanced metering hardware and software;
  • Retrieves utility metering data to verify service status and resolve billing concerns;
  • Completes duplication of customer volume consumption to verify accurate billing;
  • Investigates non-billed consumption situations to attempt to determine who is using service;
  • Educates customers and personnel on water quality, high bill, and advanced metering infrastructure;
  • Flushes fire hydrants to maintain water quality as needed;
  • Diagnoses any potential cross connection or backflow that would adversely affect the water quality;
  • Performs on-call and shift work duties as needed;
  • Responds to emergencies which have the potential to adversely affect the customer or the public water supply;
  • Perform assigned duties, as required.

Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and two years of customer service experience, with an additional one-year mechanical or technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Physical Exam Required
Valid current driver's license
If no previous experience, a Class D water distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must be obtained within 12 months of eligibility. If existing experience, at the direction of the supervisor, either a Class C water distribution license or Class D water distribution license will be required within 12 months after eligibility. Eligibility is defined as the completion of TCEQ required classes necessary to test.
*** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical
Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge and abilities:
  • Maintenance methods and procedures applicable to plumbing and/or water and wastewater systems;
  • Local and state laws and regulations governing public water systems;
  • Standards for maintaining, repairing, and testing a variety of meters used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings;
  • Interacting with computers, mobile devices, or other hardware;
  • Principles and processes for providing customer service;
  • Review, and prioritize work orders and customer concerns;
  • Locate, sort, and verify accuracy of data and work orders ;
  • Communicate effectively with the customer;
  • Operate various hand tools;
  • Operate heavy equipment;
  • Obtain required licenses and certifications within the required timeframe.

Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently walk and stand during the shift;
  • Frequently climb stairs, ladders, and other inclined surfaces;
  • Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
  • Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds;
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
  • Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and at the knees;
  • Frequently rotate upper trunk to the left or right while kneeling, sitting or standing;
  • Frequently push and pull objects and place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
  • Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
  • Work is subject to exposure to frequent travel, extreme weather conditions.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click
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