Apprentice through 1st Class Meter Technician in Colchester

Green Mountain Power•Colchester, VT

6d•$29 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for serving the needs of Green Mountain Power customers with a variety of meter services including monitoring and reporting meter conditions. Will be trained to install, remove and exchange self contained meters and metering equipment in the field. Must be able to test and repair self contained and transformer rated meters and equipment in the shop. Responsible for testing and repairing recording devices used for power quality monitoring. Work is varied in nature and will require travel outside of the assigned "home" base district to assist in other districts. Must follow Company safety standards and practices and be compliant in the proper use of personal protective equipment required to perform work. Incumbent applies working knowledge of basic electricity principles and technologies to work performed. Works under limited supervision and in compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

Requirements

Advanced math skills
A sound knowledge of electricity as it applies to both single and poly phase metering required through a technical degree or equivalent experience.
Must have the ability to progress to Meter Technician 3nd class within 6 months of start date in the position
Basic PC skills.
Moderate oral and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with customers in a clear and courteous manner.
Will be Company certified to operate the forklift as required to move and receive metering equipment.
Valid Vermont drivers license with a driving record adequate for insurability.

Responsibilities

Identifies by inspection or test the correct connections of self-contained meters, test blocks and connection devices.
Tests and repairs self contained and transformer rated meters and equipment in the shop.
Installs, removes, seals, unseals and inspects self contained electric meters and associated equipment on site.
Receives physical shipment of all metering equipment and processes associated paperwork.
Builds and wires primary and secondary metering packages in the shop under supervision.
Evaluates and tests primary and secondary PTs and CTs in the shop under supervision.
Uses testing and troubleshooting devices in the field to troubleshoot meter and communication issues and perform customer requested meter tests.
Originates investigation of energy diversion, potential safety hazards and other abnormal meter conditions (e.g., broken seals, tampering, malfunctions, and incorrect meter #or meter multiplier).
Operates various computer software systems and navigates all applications routinely used in Meter Operations.
Acts as back up for manual meter reading.
Travels to other Company locations to assist as needed.
Works as part of a team to train Meter Operations personnel of lower classification.
Completes functions such as prioritizing and completing work within the time frames established.