Electric Meter Apprentice

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient performance of locating underground utilities.
• Finds faults in underground utilities.
• Uses laptop computer or other devices to receive, document, and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
• Reads and interprets utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
• Uses assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel regarding underground facilities.
• Receives and responds to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
• Affords assistance with the installation of meters and related equipment.
• Affords assistance in the testing of electrical meters.
• Affords assistance in the programming, installation and retrieval of data from meters and monitoring equipment for reporting purposes.
• Affords assistance with consultations with electric customers about high bill concerns.
• Investigates and follows through on instances of meter-tampering.
• Affords assistance with meter change out and the recording of GPS data to pinpoint meter locations.
• Collects data to be used for GPS mapping of meters.
• Performs line locates.
• Performs other duties and related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of the geography and street locations of the Town and surrounding County.
• General knowledge of the operation of electric meters.
• General knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to prepare and make presentations.
• Ability to operate technical equipment in the reading of meters and transmitting record of consumption.
• Ability to make necessary repairs to meters, etc.
• Ability to develop an energy-auditing program.
• Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to make accurate readings consistently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.

Desirable Education And Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.