Service Department Meter Technician

Key Responsibilities

· This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of all types of electrical/water meters and instrument-rated metering equipment and control systems used in a distribution electric/water utility

· Disconnect and reconnect electric and water meters, even if the accounts are delinquent

· Collect meter readings for electric and water meters

· Maintenance and troubleshooting of traffic control signals, school zone flashing lights, and caution lights

· Troubleshoot power outages

· Replace fuses for taps and/or transformers with a long stick

· Troubleshoot power quality issues

· Assist other SPS personnel under qualified supervision in restoring power during power outages.

· Work with many different departments to make sure their needs are taken care of, to keep day-to-day operations moving

· Carry out the performance of the job utilizing all required safety procedures and equipment

· Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephones, and mobile devices

· Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergencies.

· Perform inventory control duties as assigned. Become familiar with equipment, issuance procedures, and records

· Develop a working knowledge of meter programming software and applications.

· Ensure tools and equipment are in safe working conditions and well-maintained.

· Ability to perform call duty after designated training period, and must live within a 30-minute commute via Google Maps

· This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting

· Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind

· Service work orders–requires digging, bending, lifting, and twisting

· Knowledge of and the ability to read and relate theoretical concepts and instruments in documents, drawings, and specifications to practical application

Key Responsibilities Continued

· Ability to learn how to safely operate and maintain equipment: trucks, trailers, forklifts

· Accurate reading skills: reading labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions

· Personal tool maintenance: maintain hand tools and equipment required for the position

· Ability to work independently or in a team setting and collaborate with other departments/divisions as necessary

· Any other work deemed necessary by Shelbyville Power System management

Personal Requirements

· Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

· Pass Pre-employment physical and drug test.

· Ability to work well with others

· Available to work after hours and on call when needed

· Ability to work outside in various temperatures.

· Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb poles, twist, bend, push, pull, and lift up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Personal Qualifications

· High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent

· Detail Oriented

· Problem solver

· Time Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $29