Meter Servicer - Meter Specialist

American Electric Power • Canton, OH

9d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Under direct supervision, perform work pertaining to disconnecting, reconnecting, removing, installing and testing single-phase and three-phase kilowatt-hour and demand meters up to 260 volts; work delinquent accounts; read meters; investigate irregular readings, energy diversion, and inactive usage; contact customers, test, inspect, maintain, service, pack and transport measurement equipment and other equipment as assigned, and perform associated duties.

Requirements

• Meter Servicer: Education: High school diploma or GED
• Meter Servicer: Experience: No previous experience is required.
• Meter Servicer: License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and or state law. Must qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Meter Servicer: Ability to drive motor vehicle; ability to use hand tools and electrical tools; lifting occasional 20 pounds and infrequently 25 pounds; walk and stand in uneven terrain; work in inclement weather; ability to bend, stoop, push, pull and kneel.
• Meter Specialist: Education requirements are listed below: High School or equivalent
• Meter Specialist: Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of two years' experience as a Meter Servicer
• Meter Specialist: Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and or state law.
• Drive Time Requirement : Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Canton South Service Center (2100 Shepler Church Ave. Canton, Ohio 44706)

Nice To Haves

• A background and/or education in basic elements of electrical circuits are desired.
• This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Meter Servicer Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/

Responsibilities

• Disconnect and reconnect electrical service to customer, as directed, by removal or installation of single and three-phase kilowatt-hour meters or combination demand meters not to exceed 260 volts, for service orders, credit action, inactive usage, or as otherwise directed.
• Install, remove, connect, and disconnect all self-contained single-phase and three phase meters and services and repair such installations.
• Remove, install, change out or test single and three-phase kilowatt-hour or demand meters to provide or maintain service to the customer.
• Assist in the investigation of energy diversion.
• Appear in court hearings as needed.
• Initiate investigation orders relating to customer service and bill information.
• Prepare service applications and discontinuance orders in field as necessary.
• Read billing meters as may be assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees