To work as a meter reader, you typically need to:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required beyond high school.

On-the-job training

Meter readers learn their skills on the job. Training lasts from several days to one month, depending on the difficulty of the job. You work with an experienced meter reader until you learn the procedures and the route.