Meter Reader
Quick Facts
Median Salary$46,394
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth-6.46%
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What They Do
A Meter Reader works for a utility company to check meters that record the water, electricity or natural gas used by residential and commercial customers.
Core 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.
- 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.
- Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
- Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
- Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
- Update client address and meter location information.
- Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.
What to expect as a Meter Reader
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
71% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
402 openings for Meter Readers
Career Progression
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