Electric Meter Apprentice

Town of Wake Forest•Wake Forest Power Operations Center, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible routine and semi-skilled work in support of the Electric Division, including line location, load management, automatic meter reading (AMR), and automated metering infrastructure (AMI) systems. Work is performed within the meter division and involves a variety of meter-related work in a learning capacity. Work also involves considerable contact with the public in performing energy audits and advising customers about electric consumption issues. Excellent communication skills are required. The work is performed under the regular supervision of the Electric Systems Meter Supervisor. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Requirements

General knowledge of the geography and street locations of the Town and surrounding County.
General knowledge of the operation of electric meters.
General knowledge of personal computers and related software.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to prepare and make presentations.
Ability to operate technical equipment in the reading of meters and transmitting record of consumption.
Ability to make necessary repairs to meters, etc.
Ability to develop an energy-auditing program.
Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to make accurate readings consistently.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Possession of a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment and inspect and assemble small parts.
Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient performance of locating underground utilities.
Finds faults in underground utilities.
Uses laptop computer or other devices to receive, document, and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
Reads and interprets utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
Uses assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel regarding underground facilities.
Receives and responds to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
Assists with the installation of meters and related equipment.
Assists in the testing of electrical meters.
Assists in the programming, installation and retrieval of data from meters and monitoring equipment for reporting purposes.
Assists with consultations with electric customers about high bill concerns.
Investigates and follows through on instances of meter-tampering.
Assists with meter change out and the recording of GPS data to pinpoint meter locations.
Collects data to be used for GPS mapping of meters.
Performs line locates.
Performs other duties and related tasks as required.