Meter Technician I - Temporary

This position will be located in Florence, SC or Myrtle Beach, SC.

About the role

Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors.

Responsibilities

• Observes all conditions at the time of the service; often there can be hazards present that render conducting efforts unsafe. Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
• Deploys AMR/AMI equipment.
• Typically works with single phase and low voltage systems.
• Removes and replaces existing electric meters.
• Takes and records voltages.
• Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
• Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
• Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved.
• Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment.
• Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use (e.g., Voltage and Current Transformers).
• Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads.
• Conducts full ANSI C-12 meter accuracy tests and calibration on residential installations (e.g., Substations and Utility Generation sites).
• Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered.
• Follows and complies with all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
• Completes all reports as needed and verifies they are getting to the lead technician.
• Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School degree or GED.
• A background in electricity is a plus but not required.
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to learn to work with electricity.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Frequency

• Occasionally (0 – 33%): 51 to 75 lbs.
• Frequently (34 – 66%): 26 to 50 lbs.
• Continuously (67 – 100%): less than 10 lbs., 10 to 25 lbs.

Lift from Waist

• Less than 10 lbs.: Continuously
• 10 to 25 lbs.: Continuously
• 26 to 50 lbs.: Frequently
• 51 to 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• 75 to 100 lbs.: Not at all
• 100+ lbs.: Not at all

Lift from Floor

• Less than 10 lbs.: Continuously
• 10 to 25 lbs.: Continuously
• 26 to 50 lbs.: Frequently
• 51 to 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• 75 to 100 lbs.: Occasionally
• 100+ lbs.: Occasionally

Carried for Distance

• Less than 10 lbs.: Continuously
• 10 to 25 lbs.: Continuously
• 26 to 50 lbs.: Frequently
• 51 to 75 lbs.: Not at all
• 75 to 100 lbs.: Not at all
• 100+ lbs.: Not at all

Physical Activity Frequency

• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Bending/stooping: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Climbing/Walking Stairs: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crouching/squatting: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Balancing: Frequently
• Repetitive motion: Occasionally
• Pivoting: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fingering: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Driving: Continuously
• Desk work: Occasionally
• Use of a computer: Occasionally
• Use of a telephone: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions: Continuously
• Travel: Continuously

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Personal Leave time
• Bonuses upon the achievement of branch and company goals

About Us

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and demonstrating extraordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial, and utility industries. Border States is a 100 percent employee-owned company.

Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture, and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management, and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, driving our focus on adding value to everything we do.

We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness, and flexibility to outperform all others.