Field Meter Technician I

The Field Meter Technician I position will provide support to the Metro Atlanta area various other statewide locations outside Metro Atlanta customer service, metering, distribution, and engineer departments. The position will require installation, removal, connecting / disconnecting service due to nonpayment of service for all AMI residential and small commercial class meters. The FMT I will perform testing, maintenance, and repairs for residential and small commercial self-contained meter sockets. In addition, the position will ensure that all metering equipment is in compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for AMI meter installations.

Available Locations:

• Cornelia
  
  

Description Of Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following.

• Maintain, thorough knowledge of applicable rules associated with GPC’s metering installation standards, safety
  
  

section zero, environmental regulations, OSHA regulations, practice safe work methods, use required personal protective

equipment and conduct job briefings

• Interact with customers as required on a daily bases and provide world class customer service with Southern Style
  
  

behaviors

• Schedule installations with customers and coordinate work with local forces and electrical contractors as necessary
• Ensure compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for meter installations
• Maintain electric residential and small commercial meters, metering systems and various accessories used primarily for
  
  

installations measuring power interchange with residential and commercial customers via inspections, repairs, testing and

verification of connections / constants. Repair meter bases as needed in accordance with GPC standards

• Identify metering related hazards and repair meter bases as needed, in accordance with GPC standards
• Perform audits of AMI system meters as prescribed by PSC requirements
• Perform other related duties for Region Customer Service, Metering, Distribution, and Engineering departments as
  
  

assigned or necessary. This includes SERP duty on numbered or non-numbered storms

Job Requirements

• High school diploma with knowledge of basic electricity required.
• Technical certificate or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications preferred.
• Must pass the CAST and/or additional test prescribed by SCS – HR testing.
• Must complete and pass 5-day GPC-MS-MSR- Meter Service Order training
• 2 to 3 years of experience installing meters, repairing meter bases and removing self-contained residential/commercial class meters – preferred
• Exhibit and demonstrate Southern Company’s “Southern Style” values of unquestionable trust, superior
  
  

performance, and total commitment

• Must be able to frequently work in extreme weather conditions throughout the entire year. All climatic conditions will be experienced in this position (heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.).
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with all customers
• Good computer skills with ability to obtain AMI and ARMS III system training, which is required to perform the job duties
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Have flexibility and be available to work overtime as needed
  
  

Other Requirements

• To be considered for an interview, candidates must pass (or have passed) the Construction and Skilled Trades test
  
  

(CAST)

• Must be available to work storm duty additional hours/overtime which could include working evenings, nights, weekends
  
  

and/or holidays. Must be available to work at other company locations when needed, including traveling out of town and overnight stay.

• Candidate/new hire must provide proper safety toe shoes or boots.
• Candidate should meet the physical requirements of the position, including (but not limited to): bending, kneeling,
  
  

crawling, walking, hearing, overhead reaching, stooping and standing for long periods of time, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and heavy lifting

This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between GPC and IBEW Local 84. The current starting pay for ALL HIRES is $4378 per month which equates to approximately $25.25 per hour Union membership is optional. FMT I candidates who receive job offers will be hired at its starting rate, regardless of experience/skills. This rate is non-negotiable.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America' s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company' s promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia' s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 15949

Job Category: Power Line Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power