Water-Meter Technician I

Water-Meter Technician I

Salary

$24.55 - $39.29 Hourly

Location

Denton, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00348

Department

Water

Division

Water - Metering

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

This requisition expires on October 2, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled before the expiration date.

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of water meters, identifying, and repairing water leaks, maintaining meter related tools and equipment, and responds to the needs of the public.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Maintains, tests and repairs water meters ranging from ¾" to 10" in the field and Meter Shop.
• Identifies water service line leaks to make the necessary repairs on the City side of the meter or communicates to the customer of leaks on the private side of meter.
• Installs and changes out water meters ranging from ¾" to 2".
• Locates and raises buried meter boxes for Meter Reading to gain access.
• Replaces old meter boxes and lids.
• Turns water service on or off as requested by the customer or Water Meter Shop.
• Acquires current meter reads as requested by the customer, Water Metering or Customer Service.
• Responds to customer concerns such as high bills, taste and odor, proper chlorination or possible air in the water lines.
• Assists in the installation and repair of large diameter pressure reducing valves.
• Installs and monitors water sample station locations and records all data.
• Repairs water main breaks and service leaks on-call with Water Distribution.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have or obtain a valid Class D Water Distribution License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12 months of employment.
• Must have or obtain a valid Class I Wastewater Collections Operator License from TCEQ within 12 months of employment.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Must be able to work with technology to complete work orders.
• Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision.
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the City, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior.
• Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members within the work group, the division, the department, and other City employees.
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing established precedents and practices and use resourcefulness in meeting new problems.
• Knowledge of procedure involved in responding to water quality complaint calls.
• Knowledge of procedure involved in responding to positive bacteriological samples.

Preferences:

• Prior plumbing or waterworks experience
• TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License
• TCEQ Customer Service Inspector (CSI) License

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
• Must be able to obtain a Class "A" CDL with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid Class D Water Distribution License from TCEQ within 12 months of employment.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid Class I Wastewater Collections Operator License from TCEQ within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to work overtime when requested and on-call as needed.
• Must respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Must have good communication, reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all kinds of weather conditions.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for ?how often:

Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (<10%)

Task Code:

1. Standing: E

2. Sitting: I

3. Walking: M

4. Lifting: E

5. Carrying: E

6. Pushing/Pulling: M

7. Overhead Work: I

8. Fine Dexterity: E

9. Kneeling: E

10. Crouching: E

11. Crawling: M

12. Bending: E

13. Twisting: E

14. Climbing: M

15. Balancing: M

16. Vision: E

17. Hearing: E

18. Talking: E

19. Video Display: E

20. Driving: E

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

The essential functions of this position require the use of meter repair hand tools such as shovels, pipes and wrenches, pitot gauges, and pumping equipment, truck mounted crane, mini excavator, power tools. Will be required to operate light to medium sized motorized equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, flushing and vacuum truck, etc; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.

Environmental Factors:

The essential functions of this position are performed primarily outside.

EEO STATEMENT

City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Dentons policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment ofany type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protectedclass, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection,hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges ofemployment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

E-Verify:

The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.

01

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes, I possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
• No, but have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• No, and dont have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

04

Are you eligible for a TCEQ license? If you are unfamiliar with the TCEQ licensing requirements, please visit the following link TCEQ Licensing Requirements

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Denton

Address 601 E. Hickory Street

Suite B

Denton, Texas, 76205

Phone (940) 349-8340

Website http://www.cityofdenton.com