What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Meter Technician position at CITY OF WEATHERFORD TEXAS?
Job Summary:
Apprentice Meter Technician aides the Meter Technician with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electric utility metering equipment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One year experience working with an electric utility. Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 120 days of employment.
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Weatherford is a strong, progressive community of over 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities just outside of the Fort Worth Metroplex. We are expanding our team to continue our commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy as well as our inclusiveness and diversity.
Job Details
Category Utility Department Status Open Salary Hourly Rate $26.94 to 38.02 Full Hourly Range (DOE) Posted May 13, 2026 5:04 PM Closing Open Until Filled
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Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Apprentice Meter Technician aides the Meter Technician with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electric utility metering equipment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Trains with Meter Technician to learn all aspects of the job duties related to meter technicians.
- Assists Meter Technician in the programming and installation of residential and commercial electric meters.
- Assists Meter Technician with investigations and documentation of power fail, tampering, communication failures, and other meter related issues.
- Assists Meter Technician in performing bench and in the field meter and meter equipment testing.
- Participates in a four-year Department of Labor certified apprentice meter technician training program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic electrical theory and watt-hour metering.
- Knowledge of the National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code.
- Ability to operate amp meters, meter tester, CT tester, and single-phase meter field tester.
- Ability to read, interpret reports, records, blueprints, maps, gauges, dials, meters and technical handbooks.
Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One year experience working with an electric utility. Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 120 days of employment.
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Weatherford is a strong, progressive community of over 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities just outside of the Fort Worth Metroplex. We are expanding our team to continue our commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy as well as our inclusiveness and diversity.
Job Details
Category Utility Department Status Open Salary Hourly Rate $26.94 to 38.02 Full Hourly Range (DOE) Posted May 13, 2026 5:04 PM Closing Open Until Filled
Tools
- Apply Online
- New Job Notifications
- Clerical Supplemental Application
Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Salary : $27 - $38