Meter Reader

Overview

Meter Readers read electric, gas or water meters, record usage, inspect meters and connections for defects and damage, and report irregularities.

Day-to-day

• loads and unloads mail conveyances and internal mail handling equipment
• checks meter numbers and records any broken seals or other damage
• updates clients details and notes location of meters
• downloads information recorded on hand held computer into a central database
• may respond to customer queries or refer them onto the customer service department
• may undertake customer surveys.

Considerations

• requires driving
• working outdoors.