Meter reader/Vending-machine collector reads electric or water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers, and removes cash and conducts visual inspections of vending-machines. He/she takes reading of meter dials, checks readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations. He/she also inspects meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorised connections and indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action. He/she refills goods sold for vending and other coin-operated machines and may carry out basic maintenance.