Apprentice Meter Technician - Metro North (North Shallowford)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Power Metering Department plays an integral part in the Georgia economy, providing reliable electric service and accurate billing information to various customers. This Apprentice Meter Tech program offers a career where you can make a difference and serve Georgians. The program is a two-year, four-module training program combining classroom and on-the-job training, designed to prepare apprentices for Meter Tech A positions. Apprentices are expected to perform productive work for which they are trained and qualified. Progression requires satisfactory passing of module evaluations. Upon program completion, employees are promoted to "Meter Tech A" classification when a vacancy becomes available, which may require immediate relocation anywhere in the state of Georgia.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles.
• Excellent math calculation skills necessary.
• Basic understanding of Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Intermediate Computer Skills (file management, Windows, and Microsoft Office Applications) required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Proven excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated good organizational skills.
• Proven problem solver.
• Knowledge of hand tools.
• Candidate must currently have a valid driver license and be able to obtain a valid Driver's License (CMV), with maximum gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds.
• Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to successfully work in a team environment and be committed to working safely.
• Candidates must pass the Construction and Skilled Trades test (CAST) and the Apprentice Meter Tech Skills and Knowledge Test (AM SKAT).
• Candidates must pass a Post Offer Employment Test (POET).
• Candidates for the position of Apprentice Meterman must CURRENTLY NOT EXCEED (and maintain) a personal body weight [fully dressed and including work boots] of two hundred seventy (270) pounds.
• Candidate must be available to work storm duty additional hours/overtime which could include working evenings, nights, weekends and/or holiday.
• Candidate must be available to work at other company locations when needed, including traveling out of town and overnight stay.
• Candidate/new hire must provide proper safety toe shoes or boots.
• Candidate should meet the physical requirements of the position, including (but not limited to): bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, overhead reaching, stooping and standing for long periods of time, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Candidate must be able to currently lift and drag equipment weighing 60 lbs. or more in a safe manner.
• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully complete a thorough background verification and drug screening prior to employment.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

• Documented minimum of 2-year vocational/technical school degree / Associate in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications study, military training OR At least 4 years' work experience with installation, maintenance, and testing of commercial and industrial meter systems and current meter technologies OR A combination of related work experience/military training and credits towards a 2-year degree/certification in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications - TOTALING 4 or more years.
• Knowledge/training and/or work experience of vectors, trigonometry, AC/DC circuits, transformers, single/three phase metering systems, meter sockets, installations of meters (connect/reconnect/disconnect) and/or meter testing are a plus.
• Prior experience with AMI Smart Meters and/or Smart Meter Network is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with other departments (Marketing, Customer Services, Engineering, and Line), Customers, Electrical Contractors, and Electrical Inspectors to ensure metering installations are installed safely and meet Georgia Power Company specifications and comply with all applicable code requirements.
• Install and maintain single phase and three phase mechanical and electronic self-contained metering installations.
• Install transformer-rated metering systems, including sizing instrument transformers, determining multipliers, programming solid-state meters, and the wiring and maintenance of all types of single and three phase transformer-rated installations.
• Perform field test on all types of self-contained and transformer-rated mechanical and electronic meters.
• Install, test and maintain pulse metering systems. Includes relays, recorders, totalizers, telecommunication systems, download load profile data, and determining pulse values.
• Install and program multifunction meters, hands-on design, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting of multi-circuit, multi-function metering systems.
• Frequently working outside in inclement weather.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree