Meter Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of basic electrical theory and practice.
• Must pass the EEI CAST Test.
• Capable of calculating various electrical loads as applies to KWH consumption.
• Able to read and comprehend routine information and wiring diagrams.
• Capable of courteous communications with the public.
• General qualifications such as physical fitness, attendance, punctuality, safety and performance records will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in the area of metering, and measurement of power consumption.
• Experience or training related to the installation of services and metering equipment.
• Experience or training in the testing or repair of self-contained meters as well as other types of metering devices.
• Any other qualifications contributing to the applicant’s ability to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Requisitioning, preparing for service, inspecting, recording data and issuing for installation, kilowatt-hour meters, reactive meters, auxiliary metering equipment, meter mounting devices, small parts and portable instruments.
• Inspecting, cleaning, repairing, adjusting and calibrating in the meter shop and/or on customer premises, all classes of kilowatt-hour meters, reactive meters and auxiliary metering devices.
• Periodically inspecting for proper operation and maintenance, all kilowatt-hour meters and auxiliary equipment connected in service.
• Investigating all customer complaints relating to problems involved in the operation and accuracy of metering equipment installed on customer premises.
• Periodically replacing, for sample testing, residential type meters in conformance with current IURC regulations.
• Replacing on a fixed schedule, all billing related devices and securing all readings used in connection with these billings.
• Maintaining all reactive meter billing devices, demand pulse devices and associated auxiliary equipment installed and in service on customer premises.
• Installing all transformer rated meters and auxiliary equipment, making operational tests of all such installations including preparing record and wiring check sheet.
• Investigating and documenting energy theft; make corrections as needed to protect Company revenue.
• Coordinating activities with other employees of the Company for maximum safety and economy; helping teach, instruct and train other employees in the applied skills of the job.
• Complying with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.