METER SERVICE PERSON
Responsibilities
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Definition: To perform semi-skilled tasks associated with servicing utility meters including installing, changing and turning on or off utility service; and to provide highly responsible support to the Electrician/Meter Shop Foreman.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives direct supervision from the Electrician/Meter - Substation Services Shop Foreman, or Superintendent.. Exercise no supervision.
Essential and Marginal Function Statements: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Essential Functions: Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of utility meters with voltages of up to 480 volts.
- Receive daily orders, cut offs and trouble reports; investigate customer complaints including checking for service defects and leaks; read meters to determine if defects exist.
- Change out utility meters for recalibration and repair.
- Hang tickets on meters to inform customer of service shut off for non-payment.
- Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the turning on or off and installing new utility meters; read substation breakers and charts.
- Operate a variety of equipment to include pickup, various hand tools, limb cutters, meter socket tester, meter lock rings, pad locks and various other related equipment.
- Perform regular testing of