Meter Reader - Hornsby

First Nations Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Casual role outdoors

Support from a close-knit team

Stable work across contracts

Career with energy provider

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities is hiring for a casual meter reader role. You will walk long distances outdoors, use a device to locate meters, and enter readings accurately. Full training is provided and you’ll work with a supportive team across our contracts.

The position emphasizes safety, punctuality, and reliability, with pre-employment checks and a focus on consistent, active fieldwork. Join a leading infrastructure services provider in Australia.

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

• Perform meter readings using provided device and enter readings accurately.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure on-time completion of reading rounds.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Outdoor work

Time management

Customer service

Safety mindset

Willing to train

Tools

Meter-reading device

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

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