meter reader

Meter readers visit residential and business or industrial buildings and facilities in order to note down the readings of the meters which measure gas, water, electricity and other utility uses. They forward the results to the client and to the supplier.

Alternative Labels

billing information analyst

billing information reader

electricity meter reader

gas meter reader

metering data analyst

metering data reader

meter reader

smart meter data reader

smart meter reader

utility meter reader

water meter reader

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

examine meters in connections identify faults in utility meters interpret traffic signals operate GPS systems read electricity meter read gas meter read water meter recognise signs of corrosion report utility meter readings

Essential Knowledge

mathematics road traffic laws

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on heating systems energy efficiency advise on utility consumption calculate utility payments communicate with customers handle customer complaints monitor utility equipment operate electronic measuring instruments read heat meter respond to enquiries

Optional Knowledge

automatic meter reading electricity consumption gas consumption water consumption

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2bdf0696-776c-47e6-9259-6460af224dac

Status

released

Occupations

meter reader

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI