Meter Technician Apprentice

What we are proud to offer you

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• PTO
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays

Meter Technician Apprentice - Laborer:
This is an entry level position designed to introduce an individual to utility metering. Within the first year, the employee will be expected to perform the following:

• Enroll in the accredited DOL Meter Technician Certification Program selected by Lebanon Utilities.
• Reads kilowatt-hour and water meters in accordance with daily schedules and records consumption.
• Reads and resets indicating demand meters.
• Reseals meters and meter boxes.
• Executes electric and water service connects and disconnects as directed.
• Reports broken meter seals and signs of service theft to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports aged or damaged service lines and broken or damaged meters to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports customer inquiries, requests and complaints to the Metering Supervisor.
• Assists with meter change-outs, meter installation and removal as directed.
• Assists with testing of single and poly phase electric meters and all types of water meters as directed.
• Follows all Safety protocols.

To be considered for this position, the employee must meet the position's minimum requirements as outlined in this Job Description.

• Successfully step through the accredited DOL Meter Technician Certification Program selected by Lebanon Utilities.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and development as he/she progress through the accredited DOL Meter Technician Certification Program.
• Reads kilowatt-hour and water meters in accordance with daily schedules and records consumption.
• Reads and resets indicating demand meters.
• Reseals meters and meter boxes.
• Executes electric and water service connects and disconnects as directed.
• Reports broken meter seals and signs of service theft to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports aged or damaged service lines and broken or damaged meters to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports customer inquiries, requests and complaints to the Metering Supervisor.
• Performs meter change-outs, meter installation and removal as directed.
• Performs testing of single and poly phase electric meters and all types of water meters as directed.
• Follows all Safety protocols.
• Familiar with AMR and AMI Systems.
• Answers questions for other departments, customers, and management concerning electric and water metering issues.
• Ability to calculate residential, and commercial water, sewer and electric bills to confirm accuracy of metering equipment.
• Treats all others in a kind and courteous manner.

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical computations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
• First aid and CPR certifications required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

• The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner.