How to hire a meter technician

How to hire a meter technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step meter technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a meter technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new meter technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The meter technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect meter technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of meter technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Meter Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Meter Technician		$12-30
   Reader	The duties of a reader depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. In the electric power industry, they are responsible for reading meters using tools and equipment to determine a household or establishment's utility bill... Show more	$12-50
   Meter Reader	A meter reader is primarily in charge of assessing utility meters at homes or establishments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Their responsibilities typically revolve around traveling to different locations according to a particular route, operating devices, maintaining records of all operations, collecting payments, and even connecting or disconnecting utilities in adherence to policies and regulations... Show more	$12-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Water Meters
   • Gas Meters
   • Troubleshoot
   • Safety Procedures
   • GPS
   • Transmitters
   • CDL
   • Meter Installations
   • AMI
   • Utility Meters
   • Test Equipment
   • Meter Readings
   • Safety Rules
   • Customer Complaints

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   Responsibilities:

   • Use a hand hold windows base device.
   • Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorize meters, using hand tools.
   • Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Install and remove AMR/AMI electric and gas modules using electrician hand tools.
   • Read and service electrical meter for entergy company

   More meter technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your meter technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A meter technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, meter technicians' average salary in arizona is 55% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level meter technicians earn 58% less than senior-level meter technicians.
   • Certifications. A meter technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a meter technician's salary.

   Average meter technician salary

   $42,393yearly

   $20.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level meter technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average meter technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$54,761	$26
   2	Idaho	$52,169	$25
   3	California	$51,962	$25
   4	Colorado	$50,042	$24
   5	Wisconsin	$48,820	$23
   6	Nebraska	$48,694	$23
   7	Maine	$47,696	$23
   8	Nevada	$47,314	$23
   9	Maryland	$46,208	$22
   10	New York	$45,734	$22
   11	Louisiana	$43,365	$21
   12	Oregon	$42,660	$21
   13	Ohio	$42,283	$20
   14	South Carolina	$41,737	$20
   15	New Jersey	$41,176	$20
   16	Georgia	$39,590	$19
   17	Florida	$38,104	$18
   18	Texas	$38,063	$18
   19	North Carolina	$33,924	$16
   20	Pennsylvania	$32,736	$16

   Average meter technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	EOG Resources	$88,097	$42.35
   2	Duquesne Light Company	$83,496	$40.14
   3	Corning Incorporated	$62,502	$30.05
   4	City of Austin	$48,968	$23.54
   5	Southern California Edison	$48,820	$23.47
   6	Chesapeake Utilities	$48,411	$23.27
   7	Vector Group	$46,795	$22.50
   8	City of Reno	$45,262	$21.76
   9	PSEG	$44,180	$21.24
   10	University of Nebraska at Omaha	$43,885	$21.10	6
   11	University of Nebraska System	$43,336	$20.83
   12	Fort Pierce Utilities Authority	$43,323	$20.83
   13	Suburban Propane	$42,791	$20.57	3
   14	San Antonio Water System	$42,546	$20.45
   15	ACRT Services	$42,222	$20.30	8
   16	Loveland City Hall	$42,205	$20.29
   17	City of Santa Barbara	$42,166	$20.27
   18	City of Meridian, Idaho - Government	$42,164	$20.27
   19	City of De Soto	$42,108	$20.24
   20	City of Redding	$42,046	$20.21	1

4. Writing a meter technician job description

   A good meter technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a meter technician job description:

   Meter technician job description example

   Water Meter Technician I$18.1112 - $22.154 days per week/10 hours per day Full-time YesOct 30, 2022
   Join Our Team
   
   The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers. The salary shown in the job description is full range for this position from entry to later career.
   
   Tell me more…..
   
   The Water Meter Technician position ensures correct read information through water metering systems and troubleshooting of devices. These actions ensure the accuracy of billing to citizens and business owners. The position performs maintenance and installation of meters, along with direct customer service. Additionally, this position writes, records, logs, and maintains accurate data related to meters and service order work completed.
   
   To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here
   
   The ideal candidate for this position will have:
   
   * Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
   * Embraces technology in a modern meter operations environment.
   * Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
   * Valid Arizona Class D driver's license.
   
   Why Peoria?
   
   Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
   
   In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups. Click here to view benefits offered.
   
   About Peoria
   
   The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.
   
   Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
   
   Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria
   
   We are:
   
   P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
   
   Application Process:
   
   A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
   
   DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
   
   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
   
   OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
   
   * 6-9 months of experience. Some previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions. The job requires a general understanding of common techniques, methods, practices, procedures, and the use of forms, routines, etc. of an intermediate nature.
   * High School graduation or equivalency.
   * A valid Arizona Class "D" Driver's License at time of hire.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right meter technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your meter technician job on Zippia to find and recruit meter technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting meter technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new meter technician

   Once you've found the meter technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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