Field Meter Technician I

Southern Company • Columbus, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Meter Technician I position will provide support to the West Region (Columbus) metering, distribution, and engineer departments. The position will require installation, removal, connecting / disconnecting service due to nonpayment of service for all AMI residential and small commercial class meters. The FMT I will perform testing, maintenance, and repairs for residential and small commercial self-contained meter sockets. In addition, the position will ensure that all metering equipment is in compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for AMI meter installations.

Requirements

• High school diploma with knowledge of basic electricity required.
• Must pass the CAST and/or additional test prescribed by SCS – HR testing.
• Must complete and pass 5-day GPC-MS-MSR- Meter Service Order training
• Exhibit and demonstrate Southern Company’s “Southern Style” values of unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
• Must be able to frequently work in extreme weather conditions throughout the entire year. All climatic conditions will be experienced in this position (heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.).
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with all customers
• Good computer skills with ability to obtain AMI and ARMS III system training, which is required to perform the job duties
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Have flexibility and be available to work overtime as needed
• To be considered for an interview, candidates must pass (or have passed) the Construction and Skilled Trades test (CAST)
• Must be available to work storm duty additional hours/overtime which could include working evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays. 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, hearing, overhead reaching, stooping and standing for long periods of time, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and heavy lifting

Nice To Haves

• Technical certificate or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of experience installing meters, repairing meter bases and removing self-contained residential/commercial class meters – preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain, thorough knowledge of applicable rules associated with GPC’s metering installation standards, safety section zero, environmental regulations, OSHA regulations, practice safe work methods, use required personal protective equipment and conduct job briefings
• Interact with customers as required on a daily bases and provide world class customer service with Southern Style behaviors
• Schedule installations with customers and coordinate work with local forces and electrical contractors as necessary
• Ensure compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for meter installations
• Maintain electric residential and small commercial meters, metering systems and various accessories used primarily for installations measuring power interchange with residential and commercial customers via inspections, repairs, testing and verification of connections / constants. Repair meter bases as needed in accordance with GPC standards
• Identify metering related hazards and repair meter bases as needed, in accordance with GPC standards
• Perform audits of AMI system meters as prescribed by PSC requirements
• Perform other related duties for Region Customer Service, Metering, Distribution, and Engineering departments as assigned or necessary. This includes SERP duty on numbered or non-numbered storms

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 and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees