Poly Phase Meter Technician​/Poly Phase Meter Technician Apprentice

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• Type:
  Full Time
• Posted Date: 10/16/2026 2:46 p.m.

Position Title:

Poly Phase Meter Technician/ Poly Phase Meter Technician Apprentice

Department:
Technical Services

Reporting Relationship:
Technical Services Manager

Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ED3 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Candidates may be hired as either a Poly Phase Meter Technician Apprentice or Poly Phase Meter Technician depending upon qualifications, certifications, experience, and demonstrated competency. Placement within the classification structure shall be determined by ED3.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties could be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the needs of the district. Each employee is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

Under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, staff in this classification perform the installation, testing, programming, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electric watt-hour revenue meters and related electrical equipment. Responsibilities include single-phase and polyphase metering systems, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) equipment, current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), test switches, and associated metering equipment. Depending upon qualifications and classification level, duties may be performed independently or under supervision as part of an apprenticeship progression program.

Entry-level training classification responsible for learning meter installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures while working under direct or general supervision.

Journey-level classification responsible for independently performing advanced metering work.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Perform solid state and mechanical work in testing, installation, calibrating, and repairing electric watt-hour revenue meters, and related electrical equipment.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain single-phase and polyphase metering systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems and related equipment.
• Install, program, commission, inspect, and verify proper operation of new metering equipment.
• Install commercial metering systems including current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), test switches, and associated metering equipment. Apprentice-level employees shall perform duties consistent with approved apprenticeship progression requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Conduct electric consumption meter accuracy testing for new and in-service meters.
• Inspect meters and equipment for proper wiring connections.
• Install, program, and maintain the various meter forms and configurations utilized by ED3.
• Inspect service entrance equipment for proper applications, wiring, grounding, equipment configuration, and compliance with ED3 specifications and applicable standards.
• Replace metering parts as required to ensure electrical safety.
• Use an infrared camera in the field to inspect electric connections and equipment to identify any potential equipment failures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and established safety procedures to perform…