Job Details

Meter Technician

This listing closes on 1/30/2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer: City of Allen

Salary: $17.88 - $25.93 Hourly

Location: Allen, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES-WATER & SEWER

Division: W&S- OPERATIONS

Opening Date: 01/15/2026

Closing Date: 1/30/2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Description

HIRING RANGE: $17.98 - $21.90 Hourly FULL SALARY RANGE: $17.98 - $25.93 Hourly

4-day workweek

Are you ready to embark on a journey that not only boosts your career but also allows you to make a real difference? At the City of Allen, we believe in the power of our people! We do Work that Matters!

Here's why joining our team is the perfect choice for your career journey:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of vacation and sick leave each year to relax and rejuvenate. Plus, we celebrate with holidays and provide you with a personal day when you need it!
• Four-Day Work Week: Experience the perfect work-life balance with our four-day work week! More time for yourself, your family, and your passions.
• On-Call Pay: Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed! We offer on-call pay to ensure you're rewarded for your availability outside regular hours.
• Cell Phone Allowance: Stay connected effortlessly with our cell phone allowance, making it easier for you to manage communications.
• License Stipends: We recognize your hard work! Receive pay for specific licenses you hold, rewarding your expertise and qualifications.
• Affordable Medical Insurance: We provide affordable medical insurance options for you and your family, ensuring you have the care you need to stay healthy.
• Retirement Savings: Prepare for your future with our retirement savings plan, where the City contributes 2 to 1! It's a fantastic way to build your nest egg while you grow in your career.

Join the City of Allen, where we prioritize your well-being and support your journey toward a fulfilling and balanced life.

The City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. Its strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer everyone. The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing the development of the community and providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced."

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do Work that Matters!

• People First Giving priority to others
• Respect Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to maintain accurate meter records. This is accomplished by reading and maintaining meters and performing repairs on meters. Other duties may include customer service, installing and disconnecting meters, and interfacing with City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

• Reads meters by operating handheld reading devices, exposing buried meters, accurately reading and recording meter usage, manually closing meter lids and pumping water out of meters.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, explaining how to read meters, rereading meters if needed, notifying customers of leaks and connecting and disconnecting meters.
• Maintains meters by picking-up and completing work orders, changing out broken meters, monitoring meters for damage, preparing reports, communicating meter problems to the appropriate departments and inspecting meters for water leaks.
• Installs and disconnects meters by locating the correct address and stop locations, establishing meter locations, installing, reconnecting and disconnecting meters, handling customers and collecting payments.
• Provides direction to employees by assigning and monitoring work activities, providing assistance and guidance to other employees and ensuring quality control of work tasks.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant heavy machine operation work experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Must possess a valid Texas Class C vehicle license.

Supervision Exercised: General Supervision: Work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; autonomy is granted at the service or program level; work is subject to general and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• City, State, and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Meter reading systems, equipment, and operating procedures.
• Diagnostics of equipment used in field testing.
• Light and heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
• Reading and interpreting gauges and other related instrumentation.
• Reading and understanding City, State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Effectively communicating orally.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to work outside, including in extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.
• Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits-package designed to support you both at work and in life! You'll get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses. Plus, take part in wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks!

Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that Matters! apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving!