Occupational Employment Statistics
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
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Southwest Minnesota
| 20 | 5 | $27.90/hr | $12.73/hr | $19.55/hr | $28.66/hr | $31.93/hr | $43.82/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 130 | $31.58/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 100 | $31.93/hr |
- 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.
- 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.
- Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
- Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
- Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
- Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
- Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
- Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.
- Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.