Meter Readers, Utilities
Also called: Meter Reader, Customer Field Representative, Meter Reading Clerk, Water Inspector
What they do:
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
On the job, you would:
- Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
- Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
- Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-hand computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
Business
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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