Meter Technician I - Temporary - MN
About The Position
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Avoca, IA MN Application Deadline: Posted until filled. Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. Job Summary Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily "Tailgate Meetings" with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- High School degree or GED
- Requires a valid driver's license
- Experience with basic hand tools
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
- Ability to travel
- Ability to learn to work with electricity
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate.
Nice To Haves
- A background in electricity is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Observes all conditions at the time of the service; often there can be hazards present that render conducting our efforts un-safe. Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
- Deploys AMR/AMI equipment.
- Typically works with single phase and low voltage systems.
- Removes and replaces existing electric meters
- Takes and records voltages
- Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
- Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
- Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved.
- Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment
- Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use. i.e. Voltage and Current Transformers
- Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads.
- Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on residential installations. i.e. Substations and Utility Generation sites.
- Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered.
- Follows and complies to all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
- Completes all reports as needed and verify they are getting to the lead technician.
- Attends daily "Tailgate Meetings" with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- FSA & HSA
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Personal Leave time and more!
- Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Education Level
High school or GED
