Role
AI for Meter Readers
Founder, Automation Squad
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Meter Readers, Utilities · O*NET 43-5041.00 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database
Automation coverage
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The tools this job actually uses
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- Microsoft Accesshot
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- Microsoft PowerPointhot
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- Billing software
- Geographic information system GIS systems
- Graphing software
- Mapping software
- Meter reading software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
What this job involves
14 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 14.
- Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
- Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
- 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.
- Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
- Update client address and meter location information.
- Report lost or broken keys.
- Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.
- Dig dirt away from meters to take readings.
- Install new or replace broken meters.