Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
<ul><li>Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.</li><li>Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.</li><li>Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.</li><li>Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.</li><li>Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.</li><li>Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.</li><li>Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.</li><li>Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.</li><li>Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.</li><li>Update client address and meter location information.</li><li>Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.</li></ul>