Meter Technician

Tri-County Electric Cooperative•Azle, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meter Technician installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electric metering equipment to ensure accurate billing, reliable electric service, and safe operation of the Cooperative's electric system. This position supports residential, commercial, and industrial metering, investigates metering and power quality concerns, performs distributed generation inspections, and maintains metering records.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to safely perform technical work involving electric metering equipment while complying with Cooperative safety policies, OSHA regulations, and other applicable standards.
Must be able to interpret technical information, use computers and mobile technology to complete work and documentation, and provide professional service to members.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, operate Cooperative vehicles and equipment, climb, kneel, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and safely perform frequent physically demanding work.
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical training in electrical systems, metering, electronics, instrumentation, linework, or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience in electric utility metering, linework, electrical construction or maintenance, instrumentation, or a related technical field is preferred but not required.
A Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs metering work safely and in compliance with Cooperative safety policies, OSHA regulations, national electrical safety standards, and other applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to assigned duties.
Installs, removes, tests, programs, maintains, troubleshoots, and documents electric metering equipment in accordance with Cooperative standards, established procedures, and assigned responsibilities.
Ensures metering equipment accurately measures energy usage to support reliable electric service, accurate billing, revenue protection, and regulatory compliance.
Responds professionally to member inquiries, high bill investigations, power quality concerns, distributed generation inspections, and other metering-related requests while providing exceptional member service.
Performs metering inspections, testing, burden testing, current transformer and potential transformer work, power quality investigations, distributed generation inspections, and other technical responsibilities as assigned and as qualified through training, demonstrated competency, and progression within the Meter Technician career path.
Maintains accurate records, testing results, inventory, photographs, and required documentation utilizing Cooperative software systems and established business processes.
Collaborates effectively with internal departments to resolve metering issues, improve processes, and support reliable electric service.
Successfully completes and maintains required technical training, certifications, and job-related education necessary to perform assigned responsibilities and progress within the Meter Technician career path.
Available to work after normal business hours during emergency response situations as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Model TCEC's Essential Attributes in daily conduct, demonstrating reliability, responsibility, and trustworthiness.