Electric Meter Technician

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing technical and skilled electrical work in the installation maintenance testing and removal of electric meters metering installations and operation of municipal utility facilities. Reports to the Electric Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine testing maintenance installation and removal of electric meters. Programs and maintains AMI and AMR meter systems.

• Performs installation cleaning testing calibrating repairing and maintenance of electric meters related to the Citys metering infrastructure.

• Reads meters and collects data; processes work orders; receives work order requests and assigns numbers.

• Tests services and repairs utility production substation distribution service and control equipment as required.

• Prepares and maintains utility record systems associated with electric meters and installations.

• Determines types of meters and related material necessary to accurately record electric consumption install replace wire and provide a variety of meters and metering equipment.

• Investigates and assesses customer complaints and issues coordinates with utility billing and meter-reading staff service orders and other issues related to metering services for electric.

• Inspects troubleshoots and tests electric meters and metering infrastructure and related systems including programming electric meters to ensure proper meter operation and accuracy.

• Collects and provides customer usage data; perform re-reads move-in/move-out and disconnect service if necessary; maintains meter instrument histories.

• Responds to emergency calls during utility failures.

• Assists with call-out for emergency service on an as needed basis with electric lineman staff.

• Operates and maintains assigned vehicles; initiates daily safety and general vehicle appearance checks cleans vehicle and schedules preventative maintenance service.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 3-4 years of related experience in experience in the installation testing and maintenance of electric meters and related metering equipment or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Associates degree in electrical and electronic science preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Class A or B CDL drivers license is required.

Must have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as defined by City Personnel Policy.

Special Requirements:

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires pre-employment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.

This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tools materials equipment methods and practices used in connection with utility construction maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of basic electric utility operations and electrical theory.
• Knowledge of equipment operation metering methods and standards pertinent to the operation testing and repair of electric metering infrastructure including metering methods for single and poly-phase circuits.
• Knowledge of various electric meters and their operation and the methods and equipment used in the testing and repair of various electric meters.
• Knowledge of computer data entry systems and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices for providing customer service to include meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the departments service area.
• Skill in performing complex mechanical electrical or electronic repair tasks requiring manipulative skills manual dexterity and systematic troubleshooting abilities.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer with word processing spreadsheet and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Skill in effectively responding to and resolving complex inquiries and disputes.
• Skill in safe use of power tools and correct PPE for the given situation.
• Ability to perform skilled work in the area of installation cleaning testing calibrating repairing and maintaining electric metering infrastructure.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks in the repair and maintenance of varied utility facilities and to perform arduous work for long hours often under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate and make repairs and adjustments on the equipment used in the operation(s) to which assigned.
• Ability to learn work practices installation methods and procedures test procedures and equipment materials tools and equipment used in the installation operation and maintenance of electrical equipment and power systems.
• Ability to work from ladders rooftops operate and work from bucket trucks
• Ability to read maps as well as utilize a global position system unit and the geographic information system.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine in a variety of field conditions.
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies procedures and standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing by using correct English grammar spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand analyze and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain tactful courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine and establish priorities for the completion of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods. The employee is required to walk and climb stairs climb step ladders or balance on structures talk or hear smell stoop kneel crouch crawl and enter confined spaces.

Work requires regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work that may involve the lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials.

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors sounds taste odor depth texture and visual cues or signals. s. Specific hearing abilities required include being able to hear alarms normal interpersonal conversations radio and telephone conversations. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such dust pollen odors wetness humidity temperature and weather extremes fumes traffic hazards animal/wildlife attacks or rude/irate customers risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.