Electric Meter Foreman

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

13d

About The Position

An Electric Meter Foreman is a working supervisor who performs skilled and difficult electrical and mechanical work involving the installation, testing, calibration, and repair of precision electrical watt-hour meters, instruments, protective relays, and related equipment. The role directly supervises and directs the day-to-day activities of Electric Meter Technicians, including training staff, prioritizing and assigning work, assisting with daily operations, and reviewing staff work through meetings, reports, conferences, and results. The foreman also performs difficult metering installations and inspections and other related duties as required. Some work is performed in the meter shop, while field meter testing, installation, and inspections take place in the field. The position requires a thorough understanding of electric meter and relay mechanical work and procedures. Employees may be exposed to hazards and possible injury when working around energized lines and must use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures. The foreman may be called out for emergencies and must be willing to work overtime as required. Work is expected to be performed efficiently with a very minimal error rate. General supervision is received from the Electric Substation Supervisor, who reviews work through meetings, conferences, and results achieved. This classification is FLSA nonexempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an apprenticeship program in the Meterman trade.
Considerable experience (3–5 years) working full-time as a journey-level Meterman engaged in electrical instrument testing and repair.
Some experience (6 months–1 year) in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date.
Must reside within a 20-mile radius of downtown Mesa (Main Street and Center) within one year of the hire or promotion date.
Subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing under City policy and procedures.
Must be willing to work overtime and respond to emergency call-outs.
Must use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Install, test, calibrate, and repair precision electrical watt-hour meters, instruments, protective relays, and related equipment.
Directly supervise and direct the day-to-day activities of Electric Meter Technicians.
Train new and existing staff members.
Prioritize and assign work.
Assist with daily operations.
Review staff work through meetings, reports, conferences, and results achieved.
Perform difficult metering installations and inspections.
Perform related duties as required.
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures when performing assignments.
Respond to emergency call-outs and work overtime as required.