What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter electrician C-Meter Electrician A position at SouthWestern Electric Power Co?
Job Posting End Date
03-18-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.Job Description
Residency Requirements: Successful candidates will reside within 30 miles driving distance under normal driving conditions to the Texarkana Service Center
Meter Electrician C
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billingInstall, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters.
Test singlephase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracyProgram meters
Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment
Investigate irregular usageInvestigate energy diversion
Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures
Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment
Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports
Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education requirements are listed below:Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:State Driver's License
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends. Work late shifts as needed. Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position. Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public. Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct. Report hazards and abnormal conditions.Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
Principal Line of Progression: From: Direct employment To: Meter Electrician B
Meter Electrician B
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform all duties of lower classifications as required
- Install and maintain transformer rated meters and instrument transformers
- Install and maintain external data recorders and associated equipment
- Install and maintain pulse meters, isolation relays, and associated equipment
- Test self-contained and transformer rated meters for proper operation and accuracy
- Test instrument transformers for proper operation and accuracy
- Investigate transformer rated service power quality problems, install event recorders and produce reports
- Visually inspect distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors
- Disconnect and reconnect secondary services at the point of attachment
- Replace meter sockets and enclosures
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education requirements are listed below:Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology
Work Experience requirement listed below:24 months as a Meter Electrician C
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:State Driver License
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classificationWithin 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations
Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends. Work late shifts as needed Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification. Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner. Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public .Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct .Report hazards and abnormal conditions .Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company.Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench
Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Meter Electrician A
Meter Electrician A
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform all duties of lower classifications as required
- Install, maintain, and test intra-change, inter-change, and generating plant meters, instrument transformers, and associated equipment
- Install, maintain, and test satellite, land line, ethernet, and other remote metering and associated equipment
- Install, maintain and test loss compensated metering and associated equipment
- Install, maintain, test, and operate distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors
- Install and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure
- Disconnect and reconnect secondary and primary services at the pole or transformer and replace primary fuses where applicable
- Perform a variety of special tests and inspections related to customer bill complaints, inquiries, and energy diversion investigations. Prepare related reports
- Assist with and perform distribution studies including inspection of distribution equipment, circuits, analysis, and preparing reports.
- Operate and perform work from aerial lift devices.
- Develop and provide employee training.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education requirements are listed below: Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology
Work Experience requirement listed below: 24 months as a Meter Electrician B
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: State Driver License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical demand level is Not Yet Determined
Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician B classification
Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations
- Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends
- Work late shifts as needed
- Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner
- Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification
- Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner
- Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public
- Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct
- Report hazards and abnormal conditions
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees
- Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company
- Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Higher classification, if qualified
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
U072-R32Compensation Range:
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