Meter Readers, Utilities

What Does a Meter Readers, Utilities Do?

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
• 2Upload 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.
• 3Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
• 4Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
• 5Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
• 6Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
• 7Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
• 8Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.

Required Skills

• Billing software
• Geographic information system GIS systems
• Graphing software
• Mapping software
• Meter reading software
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Meter Readers, Utilities Salary