Meter Technician

MLEC•Hohenwald, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for setting and removing meters, disconnecting meters for nonpayment, and collecting delinquent accounts. The role also involves assisting line crews in the field with tasks such as flagging, pulling wire, and ground work. Additionally, the Meter Technician will perform light maintenance of buildings and grounds, and work in the warehouse. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with customer service experience and experience working in an outdoor environment. Experience in handling delinquent accounts, dealing with the public for a utility, and operating a forklift is helpful. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Lewis County service area or within the MLEC service territory and within 30 minutes of the Lewis County office. A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained within six months of hire. MLEC offers a community service-oriented environment with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. MLEC is a member of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment & random drug testing is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Customer service experience
Experience working in an outdoor environment
Must reside in (or be willing to relocate to the) Lewis County service area or within the MLEC service territory and within 30 minutes of the Lewis County office
A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained with six months of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in handling delinquent accounts
Experience dealing with the public for a utility
Experience operating a fork-lift

Responsibilities

Setting and removing meters
Disconnecting meters for nonpayment
Collecting delinquent accounts
Assisting line crews in the field by flagging, pulling wire, doing ground work, etc.
Performing light maintenance of buildings and grounds
Working in the warehouse