Looking for a job that gets you outdoors and keeps you moving? As a Meter Reader with Downer, you’ll be out and about in your local community, walking long distances each day while ensuring customers receive accurate and timely meter reads.
This role also includes standard meter reading, special reads, and the reconnection and disconnection of electricity at residential and commercial properties No experience is needed—just a can-do attitude, a valid driver’s licence, and the fitness to enjoy a highly active role.
What You’ll Be Doing
Conduct meter readings across allocated routes
Carry out special reads as required
Perform reconnection and disconnection of electricity services at properties
Access residential, commercial and industrial sites
Update readings and report field conditions accurately
Support additional field tasks such as surveys or inspections when required
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
A current unrestricted driver’s licence
Good customer service skills and friendly communication
The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather
Strong time management skills and reliability
The motivation to work safely, follow schedules, and get the job done right the first time
What We Offer
Paid training— no previous meter reading experience required
Downer work vehicle provided
A 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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