Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Meter Readers


Meter Readers read electric, gas or water meters, record usage, inspect meters and connections for defects and damage, and report irregularities.

What the job involves

  • Loads and unloads mail conveyances and internal mail handling equipment

  • Checks meter numbers and records any broken seals or other damage

  • Updates clients details and notes location of meters

  • Downloads information recorded on hand held computer into a central database

  • May respond to customer queries or refer them onto the customer service department

  • May undertake customer surveys