Meter Reader - Coonamble

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle provided

Active outdoor work

Supportive team & clear processes

Stable utility contracts

Career with Downer

Job summary

Downer’s Energy & Utilities division seeks a field-based meter reader to access residential, commercial, and industrial sites, update readings, and report field conditions. You’ll work outdoors in all weather, walking long distances, and supporting occasional surveys or inspections.

Paid training is provided and a company vehicle is available for duties. This role keeps you active, on the move, and part of a close‑knit team with clear processes and a strong safety culture across our utilities

Qualifications

• Current driver's licence required.
• Reliable vehicle is desirable.
• Friendly communication and strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong time management and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Access residential, commercial and industrial sites to take readings and update data.
• Report field conditions and support surveys or inspections as needed.
• Work with a safety‑first mindset and follow schedules to complete tasks accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Outdoor work

Job description

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

You’ll be accessing residential, commercial and industrial sites, updating readings, reporting field conditions, and occasionally supporting tasks like surveys or inspections.

What We Offer

• Paid training-no previous meter reading experience required
• Downer work vehicle provided
• A 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.

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