Field Metering Specialist

About the role

PacifiCorp is seeking a safety-focused and detail-oriented Field Metering Specialist to join the team. The ideal candidate combines strong technical aptitude with problem-solving skills, a commitment to customer service and safety, and the ability to work independently in outdoor environments. Field Metering Specialists play a vital role in ensuring accurate electric meter data collection and customer account management.

These employees are responsible for reading electric meters along established routes by walking and/or driving. Using handheld electronic devices, they record meter readings and document field conditions, including meter malfunctions, safety concerns, and potential instances of meter tampering. In addition, Field Metering Specialists perform electric meter disconnects, reconnects, and inspections for customer accounts that are delinquent or require service verification. Must be able to participate in after-hours call-outs and respond to service requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Connect and disconnect accounts
• Perform duties of a Meter Reader as needed
• Collect deferred payment arrangements with delinquent customers
• Maintain accurate records of daily activity reports, collection reports, and delinquent accounts

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must pass a physical "Fitness for Duty" examination
• Successfully pass the Meter Reader Competency Examination
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently in outdoor environments and in varied weather conditions. They must also be able to work safely around dogs and other animals while maintaining positive interactions with customers and property owners. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions (including Roth and savings options):
  • For union employees, matching contributions vary by union
  • For nonunion employees, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of eligible pay each year for new hires, plus matches 100% of the first 6% contributed
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in Portland and Salt Lake City offices
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Pay

$32.15 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM, 100% onsite

Location: Price, UT, 84501