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What Does a Water Meter Installer Do?

Water Meter Installers are responsible for installing, testing, repairing and maintaining residential water meters. Industrial water meters may only be installed by a certified plumber. The difference between these two types of water meters is that a residential water meter has an intake and outlet pipe smaller than 25mm whereas anything higher is usually in an industrial setting.

Job -Related Skills, Interests and Values

following safety protocol
planning and preparing the site location
installing and inspecting water meters
soldering pipes
connecting water meters
servicing water meter components including troubleshooting and field/shop testing the components
identifying various types of pipes and fittings
communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors and customers

What Preparation and Training Do You Need?

Grade 12 is required to apprentice in this trade. A Water Meter Installer is quite a short apprenticeship, lasting only 235 hours (4-6 weeks), which includes 25 hours of in-class instruction.

What’s Your Future as a Water Meter Installer?

Water Meter Installers work outdoors in various types of weather or inside.

Employers who hire Water Meter Installers include:

Municipal water utility companies
Utilities contractors

Wage Rate

Fully qualified Water Meter Installers earn an average of $14-$17/hr, not including overtime and benefits.

Self-Rating

Ask Yourself: Is Working as a Water Meter Installer For You?

Do you enjoy working indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions?	Yes No
Do you have good hand-eye coordination?	Yes No
Do you enjoy working with your hands?	Yes No
Can you read and interpret blueprints and schematics?	Yes No
Do you have good customer service skills and enjoy working with people?	Yes No
Do you mind working in confined spaces?	Yes No
Can you work well independently?	Yes No