Meter Technician I

Border States•Omaha, NE

4h•Onsite

About The Position

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
A background in electricity is a plus but not required
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.

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.