Skills
Meter Reader Skills & Tools
The technical skills, people skills and tools employers look for in meter readers, and how to build and show them.
What skills do meter readers need?
Meter Readers need technical skills such as meter reading, handheld devices, and smart meters, plus people skills like reliability and independence. They also use tools such as Handheld readers and Smart meter tools.
Technical (hard) skills
- Meter reading
- Handheld devices
- Smart meters
- Tamper detection
- Route management
- Customer service
People (soft) skills
- Reliability
- Independence
- Courtesy
- Attention to detail
Tools, equipment and technology
- Handheld readers
- Smart meter tools
- Vehicles
- Flashlights
- Locks and seals
- GPS
Skills in action: common tasks
These step-by-step guides show how meter readers put their skills to work:
- How to spot meter tampering
- How to stay safe around dogs on a route
- How to troubleshoot a smart meter not reporting
How to show these skills on a resume
- Lead your skills section with the technical skills from the job posting, for example, “Meter reading” and “Handheld devices.”
- Prove soft skills with results: instead of listing “reliability,” describe a situation where you used it.
- List credentials such as Driver’s license near the top, with the issuing organization and date.
- Use the employer’s vocabulary. Our meter reader glossary covers the terms hiring managers expect.
How to build these skills
Formal training, supervised practice and certification are the most direct routes. Our Meter Reader training introduces each of these skills with plain-language lessons, procedures and a final knowledge check: a strong foundation before hands-on training or your first day.