Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • Traffic Control Flagger II - $16 per hour - RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. - Columbus,OH

    Title: Traffic Control Flagger Classification: Non-Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States.

  • Uniformed Traffic Officer - Columbus, Ohio - Laz Parking - Columbus,OH

    LAZ Parking - - Responsibilities: Monitor on-street parking meters for vehicles violating parking ordinances; Issue parking citations for violations; Upload handheld computer for daily information; Screen for parking placards and permits;...

  • Brewery Production Operator - BUDWEISER - Columbus,OH

    Budweiser - - Responsibilities: Maintain plant safety standards- safety is our top priority; Performing process quality control checks; Use of Six Sigma lean manufacturing processes; Loading supplies into machinery; Recording process data,...

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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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