Contracted Meter Reader
じゅたくけんしんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Field Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Field Clerical Occupations
Summary
A job that involves patrolling contracted customer homes and businesses, regularly reading meters for gas, water, electricity, etc., recording and reporting them.
Description
Contracted meter readers are entrusted by public utilities or private companies to visit general households and businesses, read and record meter values for gas meters, water meters, electricity meters, etc. The read data is entered into paper or mobile devices and reported to the head office. Work follows a set patrol schedule and is required in various environments such as rain or cold regions. There may also be brief conversations with customers to check the situation. In recent years, with the spread of smart meters and advancing automation of meter reading, a shift is expected toward customer service, equipment inspection, and maintenance tasks.
Future Outlook
With the spread of smart meters, manual meter reading tasks are on a decreasing trend. On the other hand, a shift to IoT device maintenance management and customer support is required, making transition to related skills important.
Personality Traits
Accurate and meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Values discipline
Work Style
Many dispatched contract employees / Outdoor patrol / Part-time possible / Regular working hours
Career Path
Meter Reader → Leader Meter Reader → Group Leader/Supervisor → Manager (Area Manager)
Required Skills
Customer service skills / Data entry / Instrument reading / Route planning
Recommended Skills
Communication skills / Physical condition management / Smartphone/Tablet operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because inaccurate recording of numbers affects billing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent long hours of walking and outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly simple tasks, no need for advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Almost no creative thinking is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Low burden for acquiring specialized knowledge. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual patrols with solo work. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license
Aliases
- Meter Inspector
- Meter Reader
Related Jobs
- Bill Collector
- Electric Meter Reader
- Gas Meter Reader
- Water Meter Reader