Meter Readers, Utilities
Meter readers (utilities) read the meter and record the consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Meter reader jobs involve entering information into databases or software programs, operate cycles of material moving equipment, monitoring equipment operating to ensure proper functioning, record service or repair activities and verifying accuracy of data.
An electric meter technician works for a power company to perform maintenance and installation of meters used to monitor the energy use of businesses and homes. They are employed by a power company that operates multiple meter readers to work on the thousands of meters in use.
Water meter readers are responsible for tracing an abnormal output of utilities, such as extremely high electricity, gas, or water usage, and for finding the source of the utility leak or problem before repairing it. They should be efficient at customer service.
A gas meter reader records data from gas, electric, water or steam meters. These people read the meters that do not automatically report data back to the company electronically, so the meter reader records that data so the appropriate usage payments can be billed to the user.
To become a meter reader, one needs a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record. The other required qualifications as a meter reader are reading, recording, and reporting data precisely.
A successful meter reader works to targets, has knows their area, is well organized and has an honest approach to work to earn an average of six to seven-figure meter reader salary.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- Bachelor's Any Subject
Tasks
- Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
- Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
- Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
- Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
- Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
- Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
- Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
- Update client address and meter location information.
- Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
- Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
Progression Routes
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