Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Observes all conditions at the time of the service; often there can be hazards present that render conducting our efforts un-safe. Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
• Deploys AMR/AMI equipment.
• Typically works with single phase and low voltage systems.
• Removes and replaces existing electric meters
• Takes and records voltages
• Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
• Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
• Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved.
• Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment
• Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use. i.e. Voltage and Current Transformers
• Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads.
• Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on residential installations. i.e. Substations and Utility Generation sites.
• Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered.
• Follows and complies to all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
• Completes all reports as needed and verify they are getting to the lead technician.

• Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School degree or GED
• A background in electricity is a plus but not required
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Experience with basic hand tools
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
• Ability to travel
• Ability to learn to work with electricity
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate.

Physical Requirements

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 100+ lbs. - Occasionally
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Continuously
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Occasionally
• Use of a computer - Occasionally
• Use of a telephone - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Continuously
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continuously

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