Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

Meter Inspector (contracted services)

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  16 hours ago
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Job Description

Meter Inspector (contracted services)-(260000HU)

The Meter Inspector, Contracted Services will primarily inspect contracted work
to ensure compliance with meter installation procedures, Division specifications,
contract documents and local/national codes for electric, gas or water metering
and associated equipment. This job is parallel to the Inspector Contracted
Services job classification assigned throughout the Construction and
Maintenance Division. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Inspector Contracted Services
job classification is responsible for inspecting, facilities location, street repair,
outdoor lighting, Electric Distribution, Gas Distribution, and/or Water Distribution.
Read/inspect large commercial/industrial meters for billing and survey purposes.
Change cartridges from recording demand meters and enter metering data in
appropriate places; set and/or correct meter clock when necessary/make
notation of actual time and recorder time as required. Perform other job duties as
required.

Qualifications

A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.
CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Works outside majority of the time. Subject to hazards of weather, energized
equipment, industrial machines and construction sites, dogs, falls, working and
driving in traffic (bad roads, ice and snow heavy lifting, and other physical
activities such as climbing, pulling, pushing, grasping, bending, stooping,
standing, balancing.

| METER INSPECTOR, CONTRACTED SERVICES - CM159

Primary Location

USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations

OF01 Electric Sys Ops Facility
2425 Covington Pike
Memphis38128-6935

Job

Inspections

Organization

0706210 Electric Meter Shop

Job Posting

Aug 10, 2026, 4:39:54 PM

Minimum Salary

32.67
Midpoint Salary40.84
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

About Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.

The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org.

Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service.

Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world.

MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1939
Website
mlgw.com
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