Quick overview
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
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A valid driver’s licence
- 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 and a fuel card for work related purposes
- 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.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.
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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