Job Title: Water Meter Installation Technician

Location: Decherd, TN

Pay: Piece Rate - Up to $1,750/week or more based on production

Contracted by: Core & Main

Project Length: Approx. 1,900 meters to install

Job Summary:

We are seeking motivated and reliable Water Meter Technicians to install residential and small commercial meters for the City of Decherd, TN. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and their own reliable vehicle to use during the installation process.

Project Details:

Meters Installed: Kamstrup meters with internal antenna

Quantity: ~1,906 meters

Meter Sizes: Mostly 5/8" x 3/4" - with some 1" and 2" meters (mark and skip large meters)

Coverage Area: 15-mile radius around Decherd (80% suburban/20% rural)

Access Type: 90% in setters, 10% straight line

Pay Structure:

Pay ItemUnit PayExample (100 Installs)

Remove & Replace ¾" or 1" Meters$13.50$1,350.00

Meter Box with Lid Installation$15.00Varies

Gas & Food Per Diem (combined)$2.00$200.00

Bonus - 100 installs/week$200.00$200.00

Total (Est. for 100 installs/week):$1,750.00

Alternate: 2" Meter Exchange$150.00As Needed

Other Benefits:

Training Pay:

$15/hour

$20/day food allowance

$15/day fuel reimbursement

Up to 3 days of paid training

Lodging provided (Airbnb or shared hotel room)

Travel Reimbursement:

Gas reimbursed from project start with valid receipts

Job Requirements:

Valid driver's license

Current auto insurance

Reliable vehicle suitable for transporting tools and meters

Ability to work independently and meet daily production targets

Physically capable of lifting meter lids, operating hand tools, and working in all weather conditions

Must maintain neat workspaces and restore all meter sites to equal or better condition, including:

Grading, grassing, mulching

Ensuring boxes are flush to grade

Drilling plastic lids as needed

Other Notes:

20% of meter boxes are in pavement

70% of existing boxes are plastic, 20% concrete, 10% steel

Be prepared to identify special meter sizes or conditions and keep moving

Work orders must be completed and reported daily

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