Description
Summary:
This active role involves reading power, gas, and water meters across West Auckland, requiring outdoor work, physical fitness, and interaction with residents.
Highlights:
1. Active outdoor role, reading meters across West Auckland
2. Full training provided; no experience needed
3. Work vehicle, fuel card, uniform, and boots supplied
Location: West Auckland
Contract: Permanent
Salary: $24.01 hour for first three months, which increases to a piece rate (pay per meter read) following
About the role
Need a job that keeps you active? Meter reading might be for you. We read power, gas and water meters across the region. You’ll walk through different areas of West Auckland, meeting people (and maybe pets) along the way, rain or shine.
What You’ll Do
*Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4-5 PM, with the occasional Saturday. 40 hours a week, plus flexible overtime.
*Drive set routes and walk around 5-6km a day.
*Read and record gas, water, and power meters.
What We’re Looking For
*Able to walk long distances, bend, and hop in and out of a car.
*Comfortable working outside in all kinds of weather.
*Strong enough to lift up to 20kg.
*Good with being around dogs—lots of homes have them!
Requirements
*Full New Zealand driver’s license.
*New Zealand or Australian Citizenship or Residency.
*Pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
*No criminal convictions (MOJ check required).
Benefits
*Full training provided on the job - no experience needed
*Uniform and steel-capped boots supplied
*Work vehicle and fuel card provided (for work use only)
*Life and Trauma insurance
*Health insurance after 24 months
About us
Meter Reading Services is part of Arthur D Riley & Co Ltd, a Kiwi company since 1909. We read power, water, and gas meters across New Zealand, getting the job done safely and efficiently with a can-do attitude.
This position will be shortlisted on an ongoing basis. Please email recruitment@adr.co.nz if you have any questions. Note that application will NOT be viewed via email and must be submitted through Seek.