{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"413fd8260396c71ef8b57b6d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/413fd8260396c71ef8b57b6d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/413fd8260396c71ef8b57b6d","title":"Contract Meter Reader","description":"****** THIS OPPORTUNITY IS PART - TIME CONTRACT ******\nMetermark LLC is currently searching for a Contract Meter Reader to add to the team. This position is for responsible self-managed individuals with good work ethic who are looking to earn above average income for focused work. $20+ per hour potential if taken seriously. This person must be reliable, honest, self-managed and provide a reliable vehicle (preferrably SUV or truck for insurance reasons). Accounts are located in Craven and Pamlico counties.\nA Contract Meter Reader accurately reads and records water meters for billing purposes with hand held meter reading devices on designated routes. Checks meters and reports inoperable, damaged or missing meter boxes. Cleans meter boxes and surrounding areas. Routes are assigned on a monthly basis and must be completed within a set time-frame. Reads MUST be accurate and complete - NO ESTIMATES.\nDuties performed outdoors, with exposure to the elements. Experience preferred but not required. Stooping, kneeling and continuous walking required. Computer skills helpful but not required.\nEach route is contracted and read around the same days each month.\n* Normal day consists of 200-300 meters per day (MPD).\n* Current opening is 9-14 days per month (dpm) based on reader ability and knowledge of the routes. (9 DPM @ 300 MPD - 14 DPM @ 200 MPD)\n* Current opening contains 4 routes per month.\n* Same routes are contracted each month.\n* Possibility for additional routes as they become available when business needs dictate.\n* Can not be done working only half-days, evenings and weekends.\n* Must provide own transportation, clean background check, valid drivers license and insurance.\n- PAY DEPENDENT ON AMOUNT OF METERS READ.\n- WORK REQUIRES ABILITY TO BEND DOWN AND LIFT METER BOX LIDS\nPLEASE INCLUDE EMAIL AND/OR PHONE NUMBER WITH REPLY\nSERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE'\n'\nWork Remotely\nNo'\n'Work Remotely\nNo\nJob Types: Part-time, Contract\nPay: $30,000.00 - $31,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nFlexible schedule\nWork Location: In person","company":"Metermark","rawCompany":"metermark","city":"New Bern","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:43:32.981Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5041.00","title":"Meter Readers, Utilities","slug":"meter-readers-utilities"},{"code":"43-5111.00","title":"Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping","slug":"weighers-measurers-checkers-and-samplers-recordkeeping"},{"code":"41-2021.00","title":"Counter and Rental Clerks","slug":"counter-and-rental-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"221310","title":"Water Supply and Irrigation Systems","slug":"water-supply-and-irrigation-systems"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Contract Meter Reader","description":"****** THIS OPPORTUNITY IS PART - TIME CONTRACT ******\nMetermark LLC is currently searching for a Contract Meter Reader to add to the team. 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(9 DPM @ 300 MPD - 14 DPM @ 200 MPD)\n* Current opening contains 4 routes per month.\n* Same routes are contracted each month.\n* Possibility for additional routes as they become available when business needs dictate.\n* Can not be done working only half-days, evenings and weekends.\n* Must provide own transportation, clean background check, valid drivers license and insurance.\n- PAY DEPENDENT ON AMOUNT OF METERS READ.\n- WORK REQUIRES ABILITY TO BEND DOWN AND LIFT METER BOX LIDS\nPLEASE INCLUDE EMAIL AND/OR PHONE NUMBER WITH REPLY\nSERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE'\n'\nWork Remotely\nNo'\n'Work Remotely\nNo\nJob Types: Part-time, Contract\nPay: $30,000.00 - $31,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nFlexible schedule\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-15T15:43:32.981Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T15:43:32.981Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Metermark","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"New Bern","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"413fd8260396c71ef8b57b6d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/413fd8260396c71ef8b57b6d"}}