Meter Technician I - Minnesota

Border States•Avoca, IA

43d•$24

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 Or Minnesota 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 SummaryWorks 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.