Meter Electrician-C
American Electric Power•McAlester, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises. Successful candidates must reside within a 35-mile radius or 40 roadway miles from the McAlester Operations Center. This role involves working independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. The company is committed to putting the customer first and delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
- State Driver License.
- Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.
- Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.
- Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.
- Work late shifts as needed.
- Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.
- Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
- Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public.
- Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities
- Install, remove, change, disconnect, and reconnect meters
- Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meters for proper operation and accuracy
- Program meters
- Perform Credit and Collections related orders including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment
- Investigate irregular usage
- Investigate energy diversion
- Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures
- Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meters and associated equipment
- Investigate self-contained service power quality problems
- Install event recorders and neutral testers
- Produce reports
- Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms
- Report hazards and abnormal conditions
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
