Meter Reader
めーたーけんしんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Field Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Field Clerical Occupations
Summary
A job that regularly patrols meters such as electricity, gas, and water, accurately reads usage amounts, and records them.
Description
Meter readers are professionals who periodically visit measuring instruments such as electricity, gas, and water meters, accurately read usage amounts, and record them. They patrol contract sites on foot or by vehicle, acquire numerical data using handheld terminals or meter reading slips. After reading, they report the data to headquarters, and if they discover malfunctions or abnormal values, they contact the relevant department. Customer service, map reading, and route management are also part of the duties.
Future Outlook
With the spread of smart meters, direct meter reading tasks may decrease, but a shift to equipment maintenance, data management, and analysis tasks is expected.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Meter reader → Meter reading team leader → Meter reading section chief → Maintenance inspector → Sales representative
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Handheld terminal operation / Meter reading / Route management
Recommended Skills
Customer service skills / Equipment maintenance knowledge / Smart meter operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate recording of usage amounts is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of walking and climbing stairs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required for route changes or customer interactions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple numerical reading, no need for advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Standard driver's license
Aliases
- Meter reader
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- Equipment inspector
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