Meter Reader- Cessnock

Downer; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Casual role

Active outdoors and on the move

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Meter Reader for an active, outdoor role. You will visit homes and businesses to collect gas, water and electricity readings, recording data on a mobile device and aiming to hit daily targets.

Ideal candidates are reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working outdoors with safety in mind. Full training is provided and a supportive team environment offers growth across utilities contracts.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong time management and reliability are essential.
• Good customer service skills and friendly communication.
• Commitment to safety and doing the job right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes and businesses to collect meter readings (Gas/Water, Electricity).
• Record data using a mobile device and meet daily targets.
• Work independently with full training provided.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Ability to walk long distances

Time management

Customer service

Safety focus

Job description

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

Full training is provided, including how to use the device to find meters and 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.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Applicants will be required to undergo mandatory pre‑employment checks, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactorily completing these checks.