Meter Tech Apprentice 1st-4th year - Amarillo, TX

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

63d•$30 - $37

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for. Xcel Energy is looking to fill a Meter Tech Apprentice 1st - 4th Year for the Amarillo, TX location. Apprentice Meter Technician job duties will include, but not be limited to, testing, programming, installing, verifying, and removing electric meters. Employee will follow all company and regulatory safety requirements. Employee will work well independently or with customers and with others in the company. Employee will work with multiple computer platforms, various software programs, and electronic devices. Employee will also be required to travel for work and training. Employee may advance to Meterman Journeyman according to the IBEW 602 Agreement with the company. Environmental Exposure: Employee will work in and around energized equipment, confined spaces, vibrating equipment, heights, noise levels requiring ear protection, presence of chemical fumes, and a wide range of hot and cold temperatures. Employee will work with broken glass, various chemicals, and other hazardous materials. Employee may work using bucket truck or ladders. Employee must be able to walk and climb stairs. Work is often on gravel, concrete, slippery, and uneven surfaces. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) CAST test
Must respond to overtime and call outs including weekends and holidays.
Must commit to working safely and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes hard hat, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear, flame-retardant clothing, and insulated rubber gloves.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Employee must have a working knowledge with math background including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electric delivery systems is desired.

Responsibilities

Testing, programming, installing, verifying, and removing electric meters
Following all company and regulatory safety requirements
Working well independently or with customers and with others in the company
Working with multiple computer platforms, various software programs, and electronic devices
Traveling for work and training