Meter Reader
Visit properties to record utility consumption.
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- What's it like to be a Meter Reader?
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- Is Meter Reader the right role for you?
- Meter Reader role reviews
What's it like to be a Meter Reader?
A Meter Reader is responsible for visiting residential and commercial properties to accurately record utility meter readings, ensuring customers are billed correctly for their water, gas, or electricity usage. They inspect and report any damage to meters and ensure that meters are easily accessible. Their role plays a crucial part in the billing process of utility companies, ensuring transparency and fairness.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Travelling to assigned locations, either on foot or by vehicle, to read and record utility meter readings.
- Entering data into handheld devices or recording on paper, ensuring accuracy and reliability of readings.
- Reporting any irregularities or discrepancies found, such as possible meter tampering or malfunctioning meters.
- Ensuring meters are accessible, reporting any obstructions or difficulties accessing them to the utility company.
- Engaging with customers when needed, answering basic questions or addressing concerns about the reading process.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Meter Readers.Latest Meter Reader jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Meter Reader jobs on SEEK right now.Meter Reader - Chatswood
Downer EDI Limited
Chatswood, Sydney NSW
Contract/Temp
Trades & Services29d ago
Meter Reader - Punchbowl
Downer EDI Limited
Punchbowl, Sydney NSW
Contract/Temp
Trades & Services16d ago
Metering Technician
Formway Infrastructure Services Pty Ltd
Sydney NSW
Full Time
Trades & Services1m ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Meter Reader employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Office Support
Drivers Licence
Punctual
Safety Standards
Accuracy
Thoroughness
Collaboration
Self Motivation
Willingness to Learn
Time Management
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Latest Meter Reader reviews
3.0Feb 2025
Good flexibility and freedom, but be prepared to walk and read a lot.
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsFlexibility is the best thing about this work.
The challengesFatigue
Heat fatigue
Disrespects customers
Unrealistic expectations
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3.0Jan 2025
It was rewarding but tiring
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsIf you like to walk this job is perfect for you. You are walking all day and it can be tiring but it does keep you relatively fit.
The challengesYou sometimes deal with people who don’t want you on their property and you have to deal with hot days and sun.
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