Gas bill collector
ガスりょうきんしゅうきんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Field Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Bill Collectors
Summary
A job that involves visiting gas users' homes to collect and manage fees in cash based on usage.
Description
Gas bill collectors are employed by gas companies and regularly visit users' homes in their assigned area to collect usage fees. Upon visiting, they receive payment in cash, issue receipts, and report to the internal system. They also handle cases where customers are absent, contact those who have not paid, respond to customer inquiries, and deal with complaints. The work mainly involves traveling with collection bags or company vehicles, requiring accurate cash handling and customer service skills.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cashless payments and online billing, cash collection work is shrinking, but there remains a certain demand as a service for rural areas and the elderly. Opportunities for those who can handle IT and cashless systems will increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Accurate / Polite and courteous / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Company car patrol / Day shift system / Individual quota / Outdoor work
Career Path
Route collection staff → Team leader → Supervisor → Sales or management position
Required Skills
Basic money calculation / Cash management / Customer service / Internal system operation / Patrol duties
Recommended Skills
Communication skills training / Complaint handling / Sales skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in handling cash or vouchers are not allowed |
| Communication Skills | To handle face-to-face interactions with customers smoothly |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of walking, climbing stairs, and carrying collection bags |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because new idea generation is not particularly required in the job |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license (AT limited OK)
Aliases
- Gas collector
- Gas fee collector
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- Bill collector
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