Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • Meter Reader - Liberty - Tahoe Vista, CA

    We are looking for a dedicated Meter Reader to join our union team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys interacting with the public and ensuring accuracy in their work. Accountabilities

  • Lease Operator - Vital Energy, Inc. - Garden City, TX

    Gauge production on assigned wells and record gauge readings , downtime and other pertinent well ... meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; monitor chemical ...

  • Instrument & Electrical Technician - NRG Energy - El Segundo, CA

    Reads , and interprets electric generating plants P&ID's and CWD's to locate, identify, troubleshoot ... Ability to use meggar, process calibrator and multi- meter to determine problems within electrical ...

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What Meter readers Do

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.


Meter reader Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 27,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $45,720

Job Outlook for Meter readers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -2,300
  • Growth rate: -9 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Meter reader

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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