Field Meter Servicer at American Electric Power

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
"Recommended" test results from HireVue Meter Servicer Virtual Job Tryout
One year experience in meter reading or other related experience preferred
Acceptable written and verbal communication skills
Basic understanding of electricity
Must be available by telephone or by Company-provided pager or cell phone
Must have safe work habits and adhere to all safety rules and practices of the Company
Must be able to treat the Company’s and customers’ business as confidential
Must successfully complete all job demonstrations, examinations or other training required within such time frame as determined by the Company
Must be willing to work overtime as required by job responsibilities
Must live within 40 Roadway Miles of the service location
Physical demand level: Medium Work (exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly)

Responsibilities

Disconnect and reconnect electrical service to customers by removal or installation of self-contained single and three-phase kilowatt-hour meters or combination demand meters not to exceed 260 volts
Remove, install, or change self-contained single and three-phase kilowatt-hour or demand meters when broken, stopped, or operating improperly
Bypass meters and/or associated equipment when necessary
Respond to service calls (including call-out rotations) on installations not to exceed 260 volts, single or three-phase, and associated AMI equipment
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions and conduct investigations of energy diversion and tamper alerts
Receive, inspect, test, adjust, clean, repair, and program single-phase meters; take inventory of meter stock and resolve discrepancies
Develop a working knowledge of single-phase self-contained metering and metering practices
Read billing and non-billing meters as assigned
Operate communication equipment, including entering data via the appropriate work management system
Assist in storm restoration activities as requested
Assist first responders and Meter Electricians as required
Assist with meter inventory: inspect, maintain, service, pack, and transport measurement equipment and other equipment as assigned
Perform single-phase meter tests
Contact customers regarding irregular readings, non-responding AMI components, energy diversion, tamper alerts, and inactive usage
Perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work, including overtime and call-out rotations as requested

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Meter InstallationMeter RemovalAMI EquipmentKilowatt-Hour MetersDemand MetersElectrical Service DisconnectEnergy Diversion InvestigationTamper AlertsMeter TestingMeter InventoryCustomer Contact

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Field Meter Servicer position?

A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

What licenses or certifications are needed for this role?

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Is prior experience required for the Field Meter Servicer job?

One year of experience in meter reading or other related experience is preferred, but not explicitly required.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What assessments are required as part of the application process?

The job requires 'recommended' test results from the HireVue Meter Servicer Virtual Job Tryout, which is an online, untimed assessment typically taking about 45 minutes.