3501 Meter Technician Elec Distr.
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requisition: 82864
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range: $ 29.532 - $ 54.314
Work Location Category: Onsite
Were one of the countrys largest energy companies with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy and its cleaner safer and delivered more reliably than ever. Were also deeply connected to the communities we serve with more than 13000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here youll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company along with a supportive friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.
We know life isnt one-size-fits-all and neither is work. Thats why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week
3. Hybrid flexible roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).
As an employee if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one designed to support your total well-being: medical dental vision parental leave and family leave programs behavioral health programs 401(k) with company match life insurance tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off.
More than 13000 people already call PSEG their work home taking pride in providing safe reliable service to millions of customers. If youre looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities wed love to welcome you to the team.
PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
Union Local
IBEWE 94
Summary
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Job Responsibilities
- As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training performs all duties in the shop and in the field associated with all types of meters and associated metering equipment and metering communications equipment. This includes installation maintenance programming and troubleshooting of these meters associated metering equipment and metering communications equipment.
- These duties also include the layout and inspections of all service installations. Investigates the outside plant work necessary to make connections to these addition the duties include all work associated with testing maintaining and modifying electronic equipment associated with Meter Department work. Must be able to acquire a thorough working knowledge of all sections of the Meter Department Manual and of the safety rules and practices. Must be able to acquire a thorough working knowledge of electrical testing procedure.
- Able to acquire a working knowledge of:
- The provisions of the National Electrical Code pertaining to this work.
- The Public Service requirements and local municipal regulations covering the installation of electric service.
- The overhead and underground distribution system the geography of the area in which he/she works and knowledge of those sections of the various Company handbooks and manuals which pertain to this work.
Job Qualifications
Must meet the Companys General Requirements; and in addition:
- Successfully completed the Meter Technicians portion of the pre-employment test except that an employee hired prior to May 1 1983 who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent preferably having taken courses in physics and mathematics including algebra geometry and trigonometry does not have to complete the pre-employment test.
- Able to follow instructions and perform routine operations.
- Have mechanical aptitude.
- Neat clean and orderly in work and person and be able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
- Possess keen faculty of observation and a temperament suited to a fixed routine.
- Have the ability to learn:
- The reading of wiring diagrams and the making of simple field sketches.
- The practices involved in the operation and maintenance of meters and associated equipment.
- The identification and use of all materials tools and equipment commonly used in the work.
- Have the ability to complete satisfactorily the Company courses in Fundamentals of Electricity-Direct Current and Alternating Current.
- Qualify for an auto drivers license to operate motor vehicles in the State of New Jersey.
- Able to acquire an extensive knowledge of the application operation and maintenance of electric meters and electric service equipment and of the various types of electric service furnished by the Company.
- Able to acquire the ability to diagnose and correct the usual operating difficulties with electric meters electric service installations and electronic circuits and components of metering meter testing and other electronic equipment associated with Meter Department work.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energys regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen national or permanent resident of a Generally Authorized destination on theattached list not also a citizen national permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a Protected Individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles PSEGs drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing testing for cause and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT PHMSA or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.
If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment including the hiring process based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position please call or email
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job email Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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About Company
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Newark, N.J. Established in 1903, the company has long had a key role in fueling New Jersey's economy and supporting the state's quality of life. Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) i ... View more
