Meter Technician 1st​/2nd Class

General Purpose of Job 1st Class

This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of all types of electric meters and instrument rated metering equipment and control systems used in a distribution electric utility.

This position will assist in the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of all types of electric meters and instrument rated metering equipment and control systems used in a distribution electric utility.

• Minimum
  :
  High School or GED
• Preferred
  : 2 Year / Associate Degree, Major:
  Electronics or related discipline from a recognized technical school or certificate from a vocational school
• Preferred (Other):
  Certification as a Journeyman Meter Technician from an accredited metering apprentice program

• Minimum
  :
  Five (5) years directly related experience as a Meter Technician
• Preferred
  :
  Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry

Job related experience may be substituted as follows:
Equivalent position with a distribution electric utility, contractor or related industry with a minimum of one year experience as a fully qualified Meter Technician 1st Class/Journeyman Meter Technician.

• Minimum
  :
  High School or GED
• Minimum (Other):
  Meter apparatus apprenticeship training or other related continuing education required for progression or advancement in classification

• Minimum
  :
  Two (2) years progressive experience in installation, testing and calibrating metering apparatus and associated metering equipment preferred
• Preferred
  :
  Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry

In lieu of progressive metering experience a line, substation, or relay technician with a minimum of three (3) years of field experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry may be considered.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations
• A valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required
• The normal work week consists of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, or four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days, exclusive of mealtimes, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight
• The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal schedule of starting and quitting time
• Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule
• General office environment, regular driving and supervised field work with exposure to energized and de-energized equipment; exposure to adverse weather conditions and electrical hazards
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen

To ensure a timely response to callouts, employees in this classification must live within a 40-mile radius from the assigned work location. Employees who live more than a 40-mile radius from their assigned work center must relocate within their first 6 months of employment or transfer.