Meter Readers, Utilities: 
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Business Management and Administration |
| Indiana Average Salary | $59,259.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 35 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 109 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -1.62 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 503 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -11.02 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Following Directions
Customer Service
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Oral Communication
Organization
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Following Directions
Customer Service
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Oral Communication
Organization
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Getting Information
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Conduct interviews to gather public, community, or government services related information
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Conduct interviews to gather public, community, or government services related information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Mark materials or objects for identification
Attach identification information to products, items, or containers
Attach identification information to products, items, or containers
Handling and Moving Objects
Install electronic power, communication, or control equipment or systems
Install electronic equipment, components, or systems
Install electronic equipment, components, or systems
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain public records, reports, or files
Maintain customer and account records
Maintain customer and account records
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Observe weather conditions
Maintain confidentiality of data
Maintain confidentiality of data
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Determine work priorities and requirements
Read utilities metering devices
Read utilities metering devices
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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Hard to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be hard to fill. These skills and certifications make a job seeker more in demand because the skills are not widely available.
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Gas Industry Knowledge | ||||
| Natural Gas | ||||
| Predictive / Preventative Maintenance | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Water Distribution |
