Typical Tasks
Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Cooperation
Self-Control
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Time Management
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
