Pre-Apprentice Polyphase Meterman

APS • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service (APS) is hiring pre-apprentices pursuing a Polyphase Apprenticeship. The Pre-Apprentice Polyphase Meterman assists Polyphase Meter Journeymen in the field while learning the trade and gaining experience. Work includes KWH testing single-phase meters, AMI meters, and CT-rated meter installations; installing and replacing single-phase self-contained meters; performing dead-meter checks on single-phase meters; and working in confined spaces. Pre-apprentices rotate through various areas of the organization to gain experience.

The role is onsite, with work performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. The position requires travel to Metro (Phoenix metro area) and State Region locations throughout Arizona. Employees must live within a reasonable distance—defined for this role as one hour—from their assigned headquarters. The established headquarters may be relocated to the Hub West Service Center, which is planned for a site 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona. The selected candidate must start in mid-April 2027 and work reasonable and necessary overtime under the terms and conditions of the Pre-Apprenticeship Agreement.

Applicants must meet the listed age, education, work authorization, mathematics, and physical qualification requirements. Selection includes aptitude testing, an essential job functions assessment, a physical field evaluation, and an interview. The position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access under NERC standards, including a seven-year criminal history background check and additional background checks every seven years. APS is a smoke-free workplace and maintains a nondiscrimination policy.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED before the application closing date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have completed one qualifying mathematics option: an accredited college-level Introduction to College Algebra course (MAT-091 or equivalent) or higher with a grade of C or better; a technical mathematics course through a post-high-school construction, electrical, or automotive trade program; qualifying college-level algebra through an ACE-recognized third-party institution; CLEP College Algebra with an ACE-recommended score of 50 or higher; or high-school AP credit in Precalculus, Statistics, or Calculus with a test score of 3 or higher and high-school credit, supported by a transcript showing a grade of C or better.
• Must be physically qualified for the job and demonstrate the aptitude, attitude, and adaptability necessary for the trade.
• Must be willing to work at heights and safely climb ladders, structures, and other equipment.
• Must comply with aerial equipment weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less.
• Must successfully pass the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) CAST Aptitude test, if required as part of the selection process.
• Must meet the essential job functions assessment requirements before participating in a physical field evaluation.
• Must successfully pass a physical field evaluation and complete an interview.
• Must start in mid-April 2027 if selected.
• Must work reasonable and necessary overtime.
• Must be willing to travel to Metro and State Region areas in Arizona.
• Must live within one hour of the assigned headquarters.
• Must obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment, including required background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who graduated from an accredited electrical training program are encouraged to include current enrollment transcripts or a certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Polyphase Meter Journeymen in the field while learning and gaining experience in the trade.
• Perform KWH testing on single-phase meters and AMI meters.
• Assist with CT-rated meter installations.
• Install and replace single-phase self-contained meters.
• Perform dead-meter checks on single-phase meters.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Rotate through various areas within the organization to gain experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED