Meter Reader - Goulburn

Downer; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle

Active outdoors

Supportive team

Stable work

Career opportunities

Job summary

Downer in Australia is seeking a field technician to access residential, commercial and industrial sites, update readings and report field conditions. The role involves outdoor work in all weather and walking long distances.

The position includes paid training, a Downer work vehicle for travel, a dynamic team environment, and opportunities to build a long-term career with a leading infrastructure services provider.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and walk long distances (~15 km/day).
• Good customer service skills and friendly communication.
• Strong time-management skills and reliability.
• Motivation to work safely, follow schedules and complete tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Access residential, commercial and industrial sites to update readings.
• Report field conditions and maintain accurate records.
• Occasionally support surveys or inspections as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Safety mindset

Job description

• Good customer service skills and friendly communication
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and comfortably walk long distances, with this role averaging approximately 15km of walking per day
• 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
• A Downer work vehicle provided for travel throughout your working day
• 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.