Meter reader recording consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam by taking readings, inspecting meters, and reporting issues while answering customer questions about services and charges
Experience
Utilities Meter Reader
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Read electric, gas, water, or steam meters and entered data in route books or hand-held computers
Walked or drove vehicles along set routes to take readings of meter dials
Uploaded information collected on hand-held computers into office computers after meter rounds
Inspected meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage like broken seals
Verified readings when consumption seemed abnormal and recorded possible reasons for changes
Reported problems to service departments, such as meter issues or obstacles to meter access
Answered customer questions about services and charges, or directed them to customer service centers
Skills
Technical Skills
Entering information, Performing equipment maintenance, Recording service activities, Maintaining financial records
Working With People
Discussing account status, Notifying others of equipment repair
Core Skills
Monitoring equipment operation, Driver's license, Verifying data accuracy
Hands-On Work
Controlling power connections, Operating vehicles or moving equipment
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这份工作的更多叫法
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