Electric Meter Technician

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Are you in?Primary Purpose:

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under limited supervision, performs fabrication, installation, removal, programming, repair, calibration, testing and maintenance work on electric meters, transformers, capacitors, services and all types of energized secondary (600V or less) or de-energized energy measuring systems and devices. Performs laboratory testing (600V or less), calibration and maintenance of all meters and metering equipment Installation, exchanges, wiring and testing of transformer rated meters and instrument transformers in the field is excluded Performs meter specialty services on a contract basis. Directs others assisting him/her in such work. Assists in the development and implementation of training. Responsible for effective operation of assigned personnel, and safety of: him/herself, assigned personnel, and the public.

 

Primary Duties: PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Under limited supervision, performs fabrication, installation, removal, programming, repair, calibration, testing and maintenance work on electric meters, transformers, capacitors, services and all types of energized secondary (600V or less) or de-energized energy measuring systems and devices.
• Performs laboratory testing (600V or less), calibration and maintenance of all meters and metering equipment. Installation, exchanges, wiring and testing of transformer rated meters and instrument transformers in the field is excluded. Performs meter specialty services on a contract basis.
• Directs others assisting him/her in such work.
• Assists in the development and implementation of training.
• Responsible for effective operation of assigned personnel, and safety of him/herself, assigned personnel, and the public.
• Communicate with the public in the best interest of the Company.
• Perform other related or less-skilled work as required or directed

Job Scope:

JOB SCOPE

• Safely and effectively complete assigned work with proper use and care of all equipment, tools and material including bucket trucks, scissor and hydraulic lifts. Works from an elevated position where climbers are not required.
• Read, understand and carry out provisions of job orders, service orders and associated drawings and sketches. Knowledgeable with records, calculations, accounting practices and tariff requirements associated with metering.
• Communicate with the public in the best interest of the Company.
• Investigate non-transformer and transformer rated customer and Company complaints; correcting or reporting the conditions.
• Read electric and gas meters. Install or remove electric meters and services; make collections on non-residential, non-transformer accounts, reconnect and disconnect non-transformer rated electric meters and services; and inspect, test, or repair related secondary equipment
• The Meter Technician job classification includes but is not limited to the duties previously performed by the deleted Meterman Gr. B-D job classifications.
• Progression requires satisfactorily completing each step within the Meter Technician classification and passing a step progression test, when and if developed, before promotion to the next higher step. Employees shall not be permitted to remain at any step of the Meter Technician progression if they fail to pass a test a second time.
• Must pass qualification test prior to Company awarding job and also must pass subsequent step progression tests when and if developed. Failure to pass any of the step progression tests will require remaining at the current step with the employee eligible for retesting within the next six (6) months. Failure to pass any of the tests a second time will result in the employee being reassigned as follows:

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Safely and effectively complete assigned work with proper use and care of all equipment, tools and material including bucket trucks, scissor and hydraulic lifts. Works from an elevated position where climbers are not required
• Read, understand and carry out provisions of job orders, service orders and associated drawings and sketches. Knowledgeable with records, calculations, accounting practices and tariff requirements associated with metering.
• Investigate non-transformer and transformer rated customer and Company complaints, correcting or reporting the conditions.
• Read electric and gas meters. Install or remove electric meters and services; make collections on non-residential, non-transformer rated accounts; reconnect and disconnect non-transformer rated electric meters and services; and inspect, test, or repair related secondary equipment.
• Take necessary training to progress.
• Same as required for Meter Technician Trainee and Bottom Job Requirements.
• Must be and remain thoroughly familiar with the Company's safety rules applicable to this and related jobs.
• Physical requirements same as required for the Meter Technical Trainee.

Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Teams

Must have satisfactorily completed a basic electricity course with approved content, which is inclusive of any four (4) of the following seven (7) subject areas,

1. Transformers 5. instrumentation
2. Electrical motors 6. Electric print reading
3. AC circuits 7. integrated circuits
4. DC circuits

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Some high school or vocational school education or equivalent♦ completion of electrical theory courses as listed above while in military service, or graduate of an electrical school such as Bliss, National, etc*

 

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High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent, plus completion of electrical apprenticeship on a full-time basis with a licensed electrical contractor*

Must have or be qualified to obtain promptly the required vehicle operator’s license.

Employee must pass qualification test prior to company awarding job*

 

Physical Effort Required :

Strenuous, reaching, abnormal positions, heavy lifting, walking, stooping and climbing.

No color blindness.

pass back x-ray and hernia exam*/

Benefits:

• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $39.57/Hr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.