Casual Gas Meter Reader

Service Stream; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No experience required

Casual work

Hourly base pay + super

Uniform, PPE and on-the-job training

Job summary

Service Stream in Adelaide seeks Casual Meter Readers to cover the metropolitan region. You will walk from property to property, using an electronic handheld device to read and record utility consumption, verify readings, and report progress to the office.

This role is outdoors and physically demanding but rewarding, with early starts and a casual Mon–Fri schedule. No experience is required, though prior work in a physically active environment helps.

Qualifications

• No prior meter reading experience required.
• Experience in a physically demanding role is advantageous.
• Fit and reliable with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise your work day and routes.
• Accurately read allocated meter routes in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Understand and ensure efficiency targets are met.
• Publicly represent Service Stream and our clients in a professional manner.
• Regularly communicate with office support team.
• Upload/download route information to/from hand-held computer.
• Report to office as required.

Job description

Primary Location SA - Regency Park Job Description Summary

Are you looking to combine an active lifestyle with income? We are looking for people like you; fit, flexible, reliable.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Casual Meter Readers throughout Adelaide Metropolitan region to join our team - Keep fit and get paid. As a Meter Reader, you will be responsible to drive to an allocated route and autonomously walk from property to property, reading and recording utility consumption numbers in an electronic hand-held device. This role is challenging and rewarding - Get out what you put in.

Benefits

• No experience required
• Hourly base pay rate + super
• Casual work, (Mon-Fri, early starts)
• Keep fit on the job + work outdoors
• Deliver an essential service for residents and local businesses in the area
• Uniform, PPE and on-the-job training provided

Challenges

• Physically demanding - Extensive walking + bending & squatting
• Fast paced environment
• Working in most weather conditions

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise your work day and routes - Amenities etc.
• Accurately read allocated meter routes in a timely, efficient and safe manner
• Understand and ensure efficiency targets are met
• Publicly represent Service Stream and our clients in a professional manner
• Regularly communicate with office support team
• Upload/download route information to/from hand-held computer
• Report to office as required

Is This You?

This role will suit someone with a great attitude and work ethic that enjoys working outdoors. Prior meter reading experience is not required, however experience in a similar physically demanding role is ideal.

To be considered to join our team, you will also have the following:

• Good fitness level and ability to walk long distances for extended hours
• Motivated & reliable with great attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Available to work Mon-Fri, 20-30 hours per week
• Australian Driver's License
• Reliable motor vehicle and mobile phone
• Flexible and comfortable with daily travel of up to, or more than 45 minutes each way

Service Stream is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients and communities.

We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment.

Service Stream encourages and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences.

Department Metering

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.