Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage such as broken seals

Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers

Update client address and meter location information

Check readings in cases where consumption seems to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations

Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers

Upload information collected during meter rounds for data to be compiled

Report to service departments any problems such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or barriers to meter access, including dogs

Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials