Meter Readers, Utilities

What They Do

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

Typical Tasks

• Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
• 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.
• Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
• Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
• Install new or replace broken meters.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Getting Information
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment