Meter Technician in Ontario

This role may also be known as: Water Meter Installer, Meter Installation Technician, Water Meter Exchange Technician, Utility Field Technician.

We are hiring five Meter Technicians for a large-scale water meter exchange project in St. Thomas. Earn $30.00 for every completed meter exchange using a vehicle provided for you, or $38.00 per exchange if you bring your own white van (newer than 5 years). A technician can typically complete about three exchanges in a two-hour window, which puts realistic earnings in the range of $45 to $60 an hour.

You run your own day, work independently in the field, and build a track record on a project that is expected to run through the end of 2027.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• This role rewards output and gives you ownership.
• You manage your own daily list of appointments, work independently at homes and businesses across St. Thomas, and check in with a Lead Technician or Project Manager only when you need support.
• Appointment windows run from 8:00 AM into the evening, with Saturday work available for anyone who wants to earn more.
• No vehicle? No problem, one can be provided.
• This is steady work with real upside.

What You'll Be Doing

• Removing existing water meters and installing replacement meters and related components at residential and commercial properties.
• Completing your assigned appointments on schedule and keeping the project moving.
• Verifying every new meter is properly installed and functioning before you leave.
• Spotting and reporting any issue that prevents an exchange from being completed.
• Being the professional, friendly face residents and property owners trust in their homes and businesses.
• Explaining the exchange process and answering customers' basic questions.
• Accurately recording meter information, installation details, and completion data on mobile devices and company software.
• Following all safety procedures and project requirements, and leaving every work area clean and professional.
• Flagging access issues or project concerns to the Lead Technician or Project Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Ability to pass a criminal record check, provide a driver's abstract, and complete drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.
• Based in or able to reliably commute to St. Thomas, Ontario every day.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and digital applications to document your work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, and a presentable, professional appearance on site.
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 40 lbs and work standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and in confined or restricted spaces, indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Technicians choosing the $38.00 per meter rate must supply their own white van, no older than five years.
• Previous plumbing, water meter, utility, or mechanical experience is an asset.
• Previous water meter exchange experience is an asset.
• Availability to work until 6:00 PM and on Saturdays is an asset.

Compensation & Work Model

• Piecework pay per completed meter exchange. There is no hourly wage and no benefits.
• $30.00 per completed exchange using a vehicle provided for you.
• $38.00 per completed exchange using your own white van, no older than five years.
• Realistic earnings of approximately $45 to $60 per hour, based on roughly three exchanges per two-hour window.
• Employment type: contract, project-based. The project is expected to run through the end of 2027, with possible extension.
• Work model: Onsite, field based at residential and commercial properties.

Location & Travel

• Field based in St. Thomas, Ontario, travelling between customer appointments each day.
• Candidates local to St. Thomas and the surrounding area are preferred.
• Interviews are held in person in London, Ontario.
• Targeted start is November 2026.

How to Apply

To apply or learn more, contact: Janine.leroux@tappwfs.com

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