Meter Electrician C-A - Lima

Meter Electrician C-A Opportunity

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

This is an Evergreen Requisition established to identify and engage qualified candidates for future Meter Electrician C-A opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, candidates who meet the qualifications may be considered for current and future vacancies as they become available throughout our service territory. We encourage interested applicants to apply to be part of our talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities.

What You'll Do:

• Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy
• Program meters
• Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment
• Investigate irregular usage
• Investigate energy diversion
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment
• Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports
• Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

What We're Looking For:

Meter Electrician C:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years.
• Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment.
• Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• State Driver License.
• Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Requirements:

• Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.
• Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.
• Work late shifts as needed.
• Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner
• Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.
• Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public.
• Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Report hazards and abnormal conditions.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
• There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Meter Electrician B:

Education Requirements listed below:

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years. Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment. Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 24 months as a Meter Electrician C

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• State Driver License.
• Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Requirements:

• Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classification.
• Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations
• Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.
• Work late shifts as needed Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
• Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification.
• Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public.
• Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Report hazards and abnormal conditions.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
• Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company.
• Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench

Meter Electrician A:

Education Requirements listed below:

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years. Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment. Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 24 months as a Meter Electrician B

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• State Driver License.
• Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Requirements:

• To promote to this classification, individuals must successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. This training and testing will occur during the minimum 24-month period that an employee will spend in the Meter Electrician B classification.
• Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends
• Work late shifts as needed
• Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner
• Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification
• Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public
• Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct
• Report hazards and abnormal conditions
• Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees
• Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company
• Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench
• These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Drive Time Requirement:

• Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Lima Service Center (369 E. O'Connor Ave. Lima, Ohio 45802)

What You'll Get:

Meter Electrician C: $31.33 - $34.84

Meter Electrician B: $36.39 - $40.03

Meter Electrician A: $58.62

In addition to a competitive compensation,