Meter Reader - Cooma

Downer; Cooma; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Downer work vehicle

Casual role outdoors

Team support

Career growth opportunities

Stable work across utilities contracts

Job summary

Downer in New South Wales is seeking a Meter Reader for an active outdoor role. You will visit homes and businesses to collect meter readings (gas, water, electricity), record data on a mobile device, and aim to meet daily targets. Full training is provided, including how to use the device to find meters and enter readings.

This casual position offers a Downer work vehicle, safety support, and opportunities for career growth within a leading infrastructure services provider.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Full training is provided, including how to use the device to find meters and enter readings.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings (Gas, water, electricity).
• Record data using a mobile device and enter readings accurately.
• Hit daily targets and maintain safety while working outdoors.

Skills

Driver's licence

Reliable vehicle

Walking outdoors

Time management

Reliability

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:

• 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

  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
  • Downer work vehicle
  • 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.

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