Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.A.3.a.4 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers. | Core | 87 | 07/2016 |
| 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. | Core | 88 | 07/2016 |
| Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials. | Core | 87 | 07/2016 |
| Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals. | Core | 88 | 07/2016 |
| Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations. | Core | 87 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6.66 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.66 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.56 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.2 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.38 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |