What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Meter Technician Journey/Apprentice position at Wisconsin Power & Light Co.?
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Residency Requirements:
Not subject to residency requirements.Job Summary
Join our team as an Electric Meter Technician and play a pivotal role in ensuring reliable and accurate electric metering systems. Bring your #energy and technical expertise to the forefront as you safeguard precision, efficiency, and reliability in energy measurement for our community!
In this position you will be responsible for installing, removing and testing electric metering and service control equipment within your assigned territory. You will contribute directly to the seamless functioning of electrical infrastructure.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a good understanding of electrical theory, and commercial and residential electrical services.
What you will do
- Lays out and installs metering and service control equipment; checks large installations for proper connections and register multipliers; prepares connection diagrams and inspection reports.
- Installs, removes and tests self-contained polyphase and any instrument transformer electromechanical or electronic metering installations including demand attachments; performs minor maintenance, as required; assists other meter personnel in making large installations, as directed. Works on automated meters to include installation, removal, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Works with company personnel and confers with electrical contractors as required on matters pertaining to service equipment and metering installations; ensures compliance with state, local, and company regulations.
- Makes request and company order meter tests within assigned territory; checks customers' installations for grounds and other reasons for billing complaints; makes inspections and preliminary investigations for suspected diversion.
- Changes out or removes meters and service control devices and prepares them for shipment to area test and maintenance shop.
- Maintains a satisfactory operating stock of meters, metering equipment and service control devices for use within assigned territory.
- Keeps meter records and makes reports as required.
- Instructs and trains other employees as assigned in above work.
- Performs all work according to company procedures, state regulations, and safety practices.
- Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
Required Experience
- Completion of the Electric Meter Technician apprenticeship and pass the position qualification examinations.
- 2 years' experience in metering work as a qualified polyphase meter tester
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of state and local regulations and company policies pertaining to metering work
- Ability to explain metering requirements and policies
- Knowledge of company rates and electric service rules
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Pay Range:
$50.38 - $52.63Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
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All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
Salary : $50 - $53
