Meter Reader- Clarence Valley

Downer; Grafton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Casual role

Team support

Career growth opportunities

Stability across contracts

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Meter Reader to join our field team in Australia. The role involves visiting homes and businesses to collect gas, water, and electricity meter readings, and entering data on a mobile device while meeting daily targets.

It is an active, outdoor position requiring reliability and self-motivation. Training is provided, and the role supports a flexible yet structured schedule with strong safety emphasis.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings (Gas/Water, Electricity).
• Record data using a mobile device and hit daily targets.
• Maintain professional conduct and safety while working outdoors.

Skills

Driver's licence

Customer service

Time management

Self-motivation

Outdoor work

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, flexibility, 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

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, flexibility, 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

• This is a cyclic role, with approximately 4 weeks of work every 3 months.
• 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 center
• Stable work across our wide-reaching Utilities contracts
• The chance to build a career with one of Australia's leading infrastructure services provider

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.