Electric Meter Technician I
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Job Location:
Dothan, AL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 31
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
After successful completion of training and satisfactory work performance along with successfully completing the electrical metering certification from the TVPPA an incumbent may progress to an Electric Meter Technician IIafter three (3) years of experience as an Electric Meter Technician I ($25.25 - $40.39).
This position performs technical duties to assist in the installation maintenance field/shop testing repair and upgrading of electric metering equipment.
Major Duties
- Ensures the accuracy and proper operation of installed residential industrial commercial and substation metering sites through the use of complex field test equipment shop test equipment and other diagnostic equipment.
- Assists in installing and maintaining electrical metering for billing residential commercial and industrial customers.
- Assists in the management of division inventory; ensures an accurate count of on-hand and in-system quantities; confirms the proper receipt and charge-out of instrument transformers electric meters meter bases and other electric materials.
- Assists in the programming and testing of single-phase and three-phase electric meters.
- Monitors the work area to ensure the safety of crew members the public equipment and other property.
- Assists in completing work orders (paper and electronic) by tracking all material and equipment utilized and maintaining accurate records including meter number and reading.
- Installs Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system components including meters data collection units antennae and cable.
- Assesses the proper function of instrument transformers by turns ratio excitation current and the polarity of current and potential transformers.
- Assembles and assists with the installation of primary and secondary instrument transformer racks by mounting and wiring instrument transformers and associated meter bases.
- Provides technical support to customers contractors and the public.
- Assists in power restoration efforts caused by weather and other natural disasters.
- Performs investigations of theft of services and/or damaged electric meters.
- Performs computer related tasks on assigned work order software windows excel and other meter data management software.
- Assists in reading and understanding electrical diagrams and schematics.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge electrical theory and its application in the daily operation of an electric utility.
- Knowledge of working on or near live electrical equipment.
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Knowledge of minimum approach distances when working near energized electrical systems.
- Knowledge of SCADA monitoring usage and operations.
- Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the operation maintenance and construction of electric transmission systems substations and electric distribution systems and their associated devices and equipment.
- Knowledge of traditional and advanced metering infrastructure practices.
- Knowledge of inventory management principles.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of job-related tools and equipment.
- Skill in troubleshooting and resolving electrical metering system issues.
- Skill in reading and understanding electrical schematics.
- Skill in operating and using job-related tools and equipment including bucket trucks aerial work platforms (AWP) fork lift etc.
- Skill in problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Chief Electric Meter Technician assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures accuracy and the nature and propriety of the results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include voluntary OSHA regulations the APPA Safety Manual the city personnel handbook the National Electric Safety Code the National Electric Code the Department of Energy efficiency standards IEEE guidelines ANSI standards NERC regulations FCC regulations the ALDOT Utility Manual Tennessee Valley Public Power Association construction standards and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of varied technical duties. Working with energized equipment at elevated heights and in inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.
- The need to ensure the safety of all personnel and the public contributes to the complexity of the work.
- The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties to assist in the installation repair and maintenance of the electric metering system. Successful performance helps ensure successful provision of electric services to customers.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers other city personnel business and industry representatives vendors customers and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information resolve problems and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting bending crouching standing or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects climbs ladders uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity distinguishes between shades of color and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed in an office at other department facilities or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise dust dirt grease machinery with moving parts and electrical hazards and sometimes works in enclosed spaces. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position may have functional supervision of assigned personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
- Two (2) years recent experience working with a municipality or an electric utility company performing the inspection testing repair and maintenance of electric meters and associated equipment on or near powerlines in strict compliance with established safety standards regulatory requirements and industry best work practices for energized electrical equipment.
- NOTE: A Certificate of Satisfactory Completion/Graduation from an Electrical Vocational High School Program; or a Diploma/Certificate of Completion from an *accredited Technical College in Electrical Theory; or an AAT/AA Science degree in Electrical Technology; or certificate of satisfactory completion of the Electrical Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program substitutes for two (2) years work experience.
- Associates degree or higher from an accredited* college or university in Electrical Technology Electrical Theory or closely related field preferred.
- Possession of current and valid certification in electrical metering from the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) or similarly accredited agency preferred.
*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER
Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion /Transfer form(s). See condition(s) for details.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid operators driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
- Employees are required to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.)
- Employees are required to obtain and maintain certification in electrical metering from the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) within three (3) years of employment/ promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.)
- In an emergency and/or standby situation an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.)
- An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer due to call out requirements.
- An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including criminal credit past employment and reference checks.
- Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
- Must meet the City of Dothans employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing.
Application / Examination
Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 50% of the final grade. The written exam will comprise the other 50% of the final grade.
The written examination for the position of Electric Meter Technician I is scheduled for February 10 2026.
If you meet the qualifications an email notification inviting you to self-schedule your slot for the written exam will go out at a later date. You MUST self schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test.
The content areas of the written examination for the position of Electric Meter Technician I include:
Electrical Principles and Practices
Electrical Tools
Equipment and Materials
Electrical Codes
Occupational Safety
Understanding and Interpreting Information
Public Relations and Interpersonal Skills.
Time allowed for completion of this exam is 1 hour. Once the examination begins you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination.NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e. FMLA USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date.
Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing .
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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