What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Customer Field Representative, Field Technician, Fieldman, Meter Reader, Meter Reader Inspector, Meter Reading Clerk, Meter Technician, Utility Service Worker, Water Inspector, Water Meter Reader, Water Use Inspector

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Meter Readers, Utilities is projected to Decline 4 percent from 2022 to 2032

Projected Employment in OH

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  • -4.1%

    Change

    Ranks #45 in job growth rate
    50

    Job Openings

    Ranks #12 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (52%)
  • Some college, no degree  (32%)
  • Associate's degree  (7%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (5%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (4%)
  • Master's degree  (<1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Enter information into databases or software programs.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Verify accuracy of data.
  • Record service or repair activities.
  • Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.
  • Control power supply connections.
  • Refer customers to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain financial or account records.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Collect deposits, payments or fees.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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