Meterman Journeyman

Keep the Lights On for Your Community --- Become a Meterman Journeyman with Benton PUD.

Full-time Non-Exempt | Bargaining Position | 4-10s

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday | $61.13 per Hour

Benton PUD is looking for a skilled Meterman Journeyman to join our Operations team! If you're a certified journeyman with a passion for electrical metering, safety, and reliability, we want to hear from you.

You'll be responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining metering instruments and SCADA equipment, ensuring dependable service for our customers. This position offers hands‑on technical work, strong team collaboration, and a chance to serve your community.

What We Are Looking For

• Journeyman certification in the Meterman craft
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) adopted by Washington State
• Dedication to safety, precision, and public service

Precision. Safety. Service. Be the expert who powers Benton County. Apply now and power your career with Benton PUD!

The primary purpose of this position is to install, test, program and maintain metering instruments, controls, relays, and associated equipment, and troubleshoot related problems.

Accountabilities

• Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.
• Responsible for contributing to safe operations by completing assigned work in a safe, efficient manner that is in conformance with all applicable regulations.
• Ensure communication system reliability by installing, testing, programming and maintaining metering instruments; controls; SCADA equipment; and relays and associated equipment.
• Ensure District system reliability by testing, installing, and maintaining instruments and apparatus used in the distribution of electricity.
• Support District power quality by conducting load and voltage surveys.
• Ensure District system reliability by troubleshooting problems with metering, control and relaying devices and circuitry.
• Support the District's financial goals by assisting in preparation of the annual metering section budget.
• Contribute to safe, efficient operations by installing, removing and repairing communications equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications , Experience And Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED and satisfactory completion of an approved apprenticeship program for electrical utility metering
• Primary residence within 20 miles of Headquarters
• Journeyman certification in Meterman craft
• Must possess and maintain a Washington State driver's license
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification cards or obtain within 12 months of hire

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Intermediate computer skills or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) as adopted by the State of Washington
• Knowledge of District's customer service billing system or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

ADA Requirement

Consistent need to attend work at the job site or work location. Frequent or constant need for punctuality.

Attendance

Physical Effort:
The job has regular periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Utilities

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