Meter Service Person

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Job Type: Full-time

• Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the

range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.*

To perform semi-skilled tasks associated with servicing utility meters including installing, changing and turning on or off utility service; and to provide highly responsible support to the Electrician/Meter Shop Foreman.

Receives direct supervision from the Electrician/Meter
- Substation Services Shop Foreman, or Superintendent.

Exercise no supervision.

responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of utility meters with voltages of up to 480 volts.
• Receive daily orders, cut offs and trouble reports; investigate customer complaints including checking for service defects and leaks; read meters to determine if defects exist.
• Change out utility meters for recalibration and repair.
• Hang tickets on meters to inform customer of service shut off for non-payment.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the turning on or off and installing new utility meters; read substation breakers and charts.
• Operate a variety of equipment to include pickup, various hand tools, limb cutters, meter socket tester, meter lock rings, pad locks and various other related equipment.
• Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
• Monitoring and recording of transformer tap changes status, temperature and nitrogen levels.
• Relay flags on each breaker on the system will be monitored for change in state.
• Distribution feeder circuits monitored for amperage, voltage, and peak demand.
• Drain water from pneumatic circuit breaker compressors, and monitor SF6 breaker gauges.
• Responsible for substation housekeeping, and for monitoring air conditioning levels.
• Monitor and record all reclosers and flag counts of operations.
• Check and record the status of substation batteries, water levels and specific gravity.
• Perform daily mail run; pickup supplies for department.

• May assist in the repair and maintenance of street and traffic lights.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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• Basic AC and DC fundamentals
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Electric Utility Services Department.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which

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  - -walking, standing or sitti ng for extending periods of time
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  - -lifting and/or carrying light objects
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  - -travelling to various work locations
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  - -conducting inspections.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed
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  - -making observations
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  - -communicating with others
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  - -operating assigned equipment and vehicles
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  - -answering questions
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  - -speaking in a clear and audible voice
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  - -travelling to various work locations
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  - -evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools
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  - -making sound decisions and using good judgement
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  - -responding to questions

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  - -making observations
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  - -communicating with others
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  - -operating assigned equipment and vehicles
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  - -answering questions
• --
  - -speaking in a clear and audible voice
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  - -travelling to various work locations
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  - -evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools

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  - -making sound decisions and using good judgement
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  - -responding to questions

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