Assistant Meter Inventory Specialist

City of Amarillo

. Maintain monthly and annual water meter inventory records .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAmarillo • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining and repairing water meters, including inventory management and customer service. Capable of operating various tools and equipment while adhering to safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Meter MaintenanceInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceTool Operation and RepairData Entry and Word Processing

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Hard Skills

Meter RepairData EntryInventory Records MaintenancePhysical LaborMeter Testing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDecision MakingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Meter Test BenchesField Test MetersAir Impact ToolsGrinder and Buffing WheelSoldering Gun

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Texas Class C Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Outdoor Environment ExperienceWeather-Essential PersonnelMaintenance HistoriesInvoicing and Shipping Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain monthly and annual water meter inventory records
Maintain supplies of new and repaired meters for field use
Clean, repair, and test old and new meters for accuracy in the meter shop and field
Requisition and order meter repair parts and maintain maintenance histories
Provide meter and manufacturer numbers for new meters added and old meters deleted from inventory and returned to the factory
Check and repair large meters in the field
Assist field crews with orders based on supervisor direction or workload
Acquire quotes and documentation for purchasing requests
Maintain accurate invoicing and shipping information
Respond to customer inquiries and concerns
Assist with day-to-day team activities within Meter Operations when supervisors are absent
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
One (1) year of experience in an outdoor environment preferred
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems
Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing
Ability to operate and repair job-related tools, including meter test benches, field test meters, air impact tools, grinder and buffing wheel, soldering gun, drills, and various hand tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends, overtime, and during inclement weather
Ability to work in small spaces and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and over 20 pounds constantly
Ability to perform required physical activities, including climbing, crawling, crouching, walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, sitting, hearing, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, reaching, pulling, pushing, speaking, seeing, and talking
Ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions
Weather-essential personnel availability