Meter Reader - Wodonga

First Nations Jobs; City of Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Downer work vehicle

Casual role

Supportive team

Stable field work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Meter Reader to conduct outdoor, walking-based readings at homes and businesses, using a mobile device to record data and meet daily targets.

The casual role includes paid training, a Downer work vehicle, strong safety support, and clear paths for career growth within a leading Australian infrastructure services provider.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's licence.
• Reliable vehicle required for daily travel.
• Ability to walk long distances outdoors in all weather.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Good customer service and friendly communication.
• Motivation to work safely and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings.
• Record readings using a mobile device and enter data accurately.
• Hit daily targets as part of a stable field role.
• Receive full training on device usage and procedures.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Walk long distances

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

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

• 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

• Paid training, no previous meter reading experience required
• A 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.

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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