meter reader
Utility usage inspector
A meter reader is a utility company employee who visits homes and businesses to record consumption from gas, electric, or water meters.
The job involves walking regular routes to check meters and log readings for billing purposes.
Automated smart meters have reduced but not eliminated the occupation: The meter reader comes by on the first Tuesday of each month.
- utilityFunctional worth or purpose
- utility workerMaintains public infrastructure
- power gridLinked transmission system
- gas companyFuel distribution business
- gaugeStandard of measurement
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