Description
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
- • 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-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
- • 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.
- • Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
- • Update client address and meter location information.
- • Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
- • Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
- • Report lost or broken keys.
- • Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
