Job description template

Meter Reader Job Description Template

A copy-ready meter reader job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows meter readers earn a median of $48,150 ($23.15/hour); the middle 50% earn $39,410–$65,750.

Job title

Meter Reader

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable meter reader to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will read meters, record usage and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Read meters
  • Record usage
  • Check for tampering
  • Report damage
  • Help install smart meters
  • Connect or disconnect service
  • Answer questions
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of meter reading and handheld devices
  • Reliability and independence
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Driver’s license
  • Utility safety training
  • Dog safety training
  • Experience with handheld readers

Skills

  • Smart meters
  • Tamper detection
  • Route management
  • Customer service
  • Courtesy
  • Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Meter readers work outdoors on routes. Full-time daytime hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a meter reader job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Meter Reader” is the clearest; alternates include Utility Meter Reader, Meter Technician, Field Service Representative.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a meter reader so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Meter Reader training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Meter Reader hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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