Electricity bill collector

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Industry & Occupation

Service, Retail & Sales

Classification

Summary

Job of visiting customers on behalf of the power company to collect and manage electricity usage fees.

Description

Electricity bill collectors are employed by power companies to regularly visit households and businesses to collect electricity usage fees. They present invoices during visits, collect payments in cash, and issue receipts. Collected fees and customer information are accurately entered and managed into forms or dedicated devices. They also handle revisit collections or reminders for unpaid bills. The work is primarily fieldwork, requiring route and schedule management, customer service, and accurate cash handling.

Future Outlook

Demand is declining due to the spread of online payments and the introduction of automatic collection devices, but a certain level of need is expected to continue in areas with elderly populations or inadequate communication infrastructure.

Personality Traits

Excellent communication skills / Honest / Patient / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Full-time / Outdoor work / Shift / Visiting type

Career Path

Bill collection staff → Senior bill collector → Team leader/chief → Supervisor → Branch manager

Required Skills

Cash handling / Communication skills (customer service) / Data entry / Ordinary car driving / Schedule management

Recommended Skills

Complaint handling / Route planning / Smartphone/tablet operation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because errors in cash transactions or form management are not allowed.
Communication Skills Because smooth correspondence is necessary to gain customer trust.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it requires physical stamina for walking and carrying items all day.
Planning & Organization Because it is necessary to efficiently plan visiting routes and schedules.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because the work is routine and creativity is not particularly required.

Related Qualifications

  • Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license

Aliases

  • Bill collector
  • Electricity bill collector

Related Jobs

  • Bill collector
  • Gas bill collector
  • Mail carrier
  • Water bill collector

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