[Core] [88% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Enter information into databases or software programs.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
  DWAs: Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
  DWAs: Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.
  DWAs: Perform basic equipment maintenance.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
  DWAs: Enter information into databases or software programs.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of data. | Record service or repair activities.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
  DWAs: Control power supply connections.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
  DWAs: Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons. | Refer customers to appropriate personnel.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Update client address and meter location information.
  DWAs: Maintain financial or account records.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Report lost or broken keys.
  DWAs: Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

[EMERGING:New] Dig dirt away from meters to take readings.

[EMERGING:New] Install new or replace broken meters.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.71 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.47 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.35 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.07 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Mechanical (imp:2.92 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.85 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.58 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.51 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Building and Construction (imp:2.34 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Transportation (imp:2.34 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Education and Training (imp:2.20 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Physics (imp:2.19 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:2.19 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.11 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:2.11 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.09 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:2.02 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.95 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Production and Processing (imp:1.95 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:1.84 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Biology (imp:1.75 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.71 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.68 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:1.47 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.42 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.39 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.50 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Reaction Time (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.34 lvl:3.17) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.09 lvl:2.87) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.03 lvl:3.07) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.94 lvl:4.35) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.85 lvl:3.43) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.80 lvl:3.31) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Processing Information (imp:3.72 lvl:3.15) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.70 lvl:3.38) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.50 lvl:4.22) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.49 lvl:4.02) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.45 lvl:2.74) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.44 lvl:3.06) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.42 lvl:3.90) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Working with Computers (imp:3.41 lvl:2.88) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.36 lvl:3.46) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.16 lvl:2.61) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.13 lvl:3.45) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.08 lvl:3.36) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.05 lvl:2.80) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:2.62) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.88 lvl:2.44) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.76 lvl:2.56) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.75 lvl:2.49) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.99) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.70 lvl:2.11) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.66 lvl:2.47) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.56 lvl:2.63) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.55 lvl:2.66) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.13) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.44 lvl:1.69) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.42 lvl:2.24) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.26 lvl:2.33) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.24 lvl:2.24) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.23 lvl:1.88) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.19 lvl:2.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.19 lvl:1.97) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.01 lvl:1.74) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.92 lvl:1.78) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.85 lvl:1.33) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.74 lvl:1.13) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.64 lvl:1.03) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.27) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:1.73) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.85) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:0.79) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.78) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation (imp:0.68) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.52) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.33) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:0.30) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:0.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.40) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.65) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 19,430
  annual_median    : $48,150
  annual_pct10     : $34,720
  annual_pct25     : $39,410
  annual_pct75     : $65,750
  annual_pct90     : $85,930
  annual_mean      : $55,380
  hourly_median    : $23.15

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($79,040)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($30,440)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.597x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    9,360  median: $  46,010
  Utilities                                emp:    6,470  median: $  63,190
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,830  median: $  40,080
  Construction                             emp:      370  median: $  43,270

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    9,360  median: $  46,010
  Utilities                                emp:    6,470  median: $  63,190
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,830  median: $  40,080
  Construction                             emp:      370  median: $  43,270

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Automatic meter reading (similarity: 0.4681)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_meter_reading
  QID: Q3503672
  Extract: Automatic meter reading (AMR) is the technology of automatically collecting consumption, diagnostic, and status data from water meter or energy metering devices and transferring that data to a central database for billing, troubleshooting, and analyzing.
This technology mainly saves utility provider

  Title: Smart meter (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_meter
  QID: Q1630602
  Extract: A smart meter is an electronic device that records information—such as consumption of electric energy, voltage levels, current, and power factor—and communicates the information to the consumer and electricity suppliers. Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) differs from automatic meter reading (AM

  Title: Electricity meter (similarity: 0.2439)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_meter
  QID: Q622756
  Extract: An electricity meter, electric meter, electrical meter, energy meter, kilowatt-hour meter, or power meter is a device that measures the amount of electric energy consumed by a residence, a business, or an electrically powered device over a time interval.

  Title: Net metering in the United States (similarity: 0.4561)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_metering_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q106653020
  Extract: Net metering is a policy by many states in the United States designed to help the adoption of renewable energy. Net metering was pioneered in the United States as a way to allow solar and wind to provide electricity whenever available and allow use of that electricity whenever it was needed, beginni

  Title: Water supply (similarity: 0.3889)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_supply
  QID: Q1061108
  Extract: Water supply is the provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes. Public water supply systems are crucial to properly functioning societies. These systems are what supply drinking water to populations

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence, and the clear job zone classification supports career entry analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:37:43.110000+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,642
tokens_output        : 4,280
cost_usd             : $0.046387
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this occupation. The closest related articles cover automatic meter reading technology and smart meters, which represent the automation trend affecting this traditional manual reading role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Meter Readers for Utilities are field technicians who collect consumption data from electric, gas, water, and steam meters for billing and monitoring purposes. They walk or drive established routes to read meters, record consumption data, and inspect equipment for damage or unauthorized connections. These workers serve as the primary field representatives for utility companies, handling customer interactions and ensuring accurate utility billing through systematic data collection.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves driving or walking predetermined routes to access utility meters at residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The meter reader uses handheld computers or route books to record consumption readings from electric, gas, water, or steam meters, verifying abnormal readings and documenting potential causes for fluctuations. They inspect each meter for damage, unauthorized connections, or broken seals, performing basic maintenance when needed. Customer interactions are common, requiring them to answer questions about services and charges or arrange alternative reading times when meters are inaccessible. The day concludes with uploading collected data to office computer systems and reporting any equipment problems or safety concerns to appropriate departments.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as accurate data collection is critical for utility billing. They demonstrate good physical stamina for walking routes and manipulating equipment, combined with near vision capabilities for reading meter displays accurately. Successful meter readers have solid customer service skills for professional interactions with property owners and tenants. They work well independently with minimal supervision while maintaining systematic approaches to route completion and record-keeping, showing integrity in handling sensitive utility consumption data.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most meter readers enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent, as 71% of workers hold this education level according to O*NET data. Some college coursework (17.3%) or an associate's degree (8.7%) can provide additional qualifications. Entry-level positions typically provide on-the-job training covering meter reading procedures, safety protocols, customer service standards, and handheld computer operation. Prior experience in customer service, delivery, or field work can be beneficial but is not required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Meter reading serves as an entry point into the utilities sector, with advancement opportunities including meter technician roles, field service engineering, or supervisory positions in utility operations. Workers can progress to specialized positions in meter installation and repair, damage prevention, or facilities maintenance. The experience gained in utility systems, customer service, and field operations provides a foundation for advancement to power plant operations, electrical repair technician roles, or utility customer service management positions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, meter readers earn a median annual wage of $48,150, with employment of 19,430 workers nationwide. The wage range spans from $34,720 at the 10th percentile to $85,930 at the 90th percentile, showing significant variation based on location and employer type. Geographic dispersion is notable, with California offering the highest wages at $79,040 compared to Puerto Rico's $30,440, representing a 2.60x ratio. The largest employers are government entities (9,360 workers), utilities companies (6,470 workers), and administrative support services (2,830 workers). This distribution reflects the essential nature of utility infrastructure across public and private sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The automation outlook for meter readers is increasingly challenging due to the widespread adoption of smart meters and automatic meter reading (AMR) technology. As utilities continue deploying remote monitoring systems that automatically transmit consumption data, the need for manual meter reading is declining significantly. However, some positions will remain for equipment maintenance, meter installation, damage inspection, and serving areas where smart meter deployment is not feasible due to infrastructure limitations or cost considerations.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve systematic inspection of equipment and recording of measurements with high attention to detail requirements.
    data: Both have 'Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials' as top work activity
    data: Both require 'Attention to Detail' work style
    data: Both involve 'Documenting/Recording Information'
  [skill_overlap] Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (49-9012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require mechanical knowledge and involve equipment maintenance in utility infrastructure settings.
    data: Both list 'Mechanical' knowledge as important
    data: Both perform equipment maintenance tasks
    data: Both work with utility infrastructure
  [knowledge_overlap] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (49-2095.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require understanding of electrical systems and utility operations within power infrastructure.
    data: Both work in utilities sector
    data: Both require 'Computers and Electronics' knowledge
    data: Both involve electrical equipment interaction
  [career_pathway] Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Meter reader experience provides foundational knowledge of utility operations that can lead to power distribution roles.
    data: Both work in utilities industry
    data: Both require understanding of power systems
    data: Meter reading provides entry-level utility experience
  [transferable_skill] Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve precision measurement, equipment verification, and ensuring accuracy of measurement devices.
    data: Both verify measurement accuracy
    data: Both work with precision instruments
    data: Both require 'Information Ordering' ability

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['meter reader', 'utility meter', 'consumption reading', 'route reader', 'field technician utility', 'meter inspector', 'utility data collection', 'meter service']
  exclude_keywords : ['automatic meter', 'smart meter technician', 'meter manufacturing', 'meter calibration engineer', 'remote monitoring']
  title_patterns   : ['*Meter Reader*', '*Field*Meter*', '*Utility*Reader*', '*Meter*Technician*', '*Service Rep*']
  common_variations: ['Electric Meter Reader', 'Gas Meter Reader', 'Water Meter Reader', 'Meter Reading Clerk', 'Customer Field Representative', 'Meter Service Representative', 'Field Technician', 'Meter Inspector']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'meter', 'equipment', 'principles', 'meters', 'control', 'service', 'consumption', 'includes', 'problems', 'water', 'utility', 'customer', 'objects', 'maintenance', 'reading', 'ideas', 'hand', 'services']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01512  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
meter                      34  0.01224  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:35%  onet_tasks:15%
equipment                  33  0.01188  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:15%  inference:12%
principles                 16  0.00576  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
meters                     14  0.00504  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:50%
control                    14  0.00504  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:7%  wikipedia:7%
service                    13  0.00468  inference            inference:46%  onet_tasks:15%  onet_dimensions:15%
consumption                13  0.00468  wikipedia            wikipedia:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:15%
includes                   13  0.00468  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
problems                   12  0.00432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
water                      12  0.00432  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
utility                    12  0.00432  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:17%  onet_tasks:8%
customer                   12  0.00432  inference            inference:58%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    12  0.00432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
reading                    11  0.00396  inference            inference:73%  wikipedia:18%  onet_dimensions:9%
ideas                      11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:30%
services                   10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
monitoring                 10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
rules                      10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
materials                  10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
computers                   9  0.00324  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  onet_dimensions:44%  inference:11%
needs                       9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
procedures                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
standards                   9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
operations                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
resources                   9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
needed                      9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
customers                   8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:38%  onet_tasks:12%
appropriate                 8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  inference:12%
quality                     8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:25%