Meter Reader- Adelaide

First Nations Jobs; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Active outdoor work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Downer in Adelaide is seeking a reliable Meter Reader to visit homes and businesses to collect utility readings (gas, water, electricity) using a mobile device.

This casual, outdoor role offers active work, paid training, safety focus, and the chance to hit daily targets while enjoying independence and a strong team environment.

No previous meter reading experience is required as full training is provided, with pathways for career growth within Downer’s energy and utilities division.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Good customer service and friendly communication.
• Motivation to work safely, follow schedules and get the job done right.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings.
• Record data using a mobile device.
• Hit daily targets and work independently outdoors.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Outdoor stamina

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

$ 33.85 (25% casual loading incl) +Super

Closing Date

02/10/2026

Sector(s)

Trade and Services

Work type

Casual

Join Downer's team as a Meter Reader and enjoy an active, walking, outdoor role.

You'll visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings (Gas/water, electricity), record data using a mobile device, and hit daily targets.

Ideal for reliable, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working independently, this role offers stable employment, strong safety support, and career growth opportunities with one of Australia's leading infrastructure services providers.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle
• The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather
• Strong time management skills and reliability
• Good customer service skills and friendly communication
• The motivation to work safely, follow schedules and get the job done right the first time

• A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle
• The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather
• Strong time management skills and reliability
• Good customer service skills and friendly communication
• The motivation to work safely, follow schedules and get the job done right the first time

Full training is provided, including how to use the device to find meters an enter readings.

What We Offer

• Paid training, no previous meter reading experience required
• A casual role that keeps you active, outdoors and on the move
• Support from a close‑knit team, with clear processes and safety at the centre
• Stable work across our wide‑reaching Utilities contracts
• The chance to build a career with one of Australia's leading infrastructure services providers

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

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