What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Meter Apprentice position at Town of Wake Forest, NC?
Performs responsible Routine and semi-skilled work in support of the Electric Division, including line location, load management, automatic meter reading (AMR), and automated metering infrastructure (AMI) systems.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Work is performed within the meter division and, therefore, will involve a variety of meter-related work in a learning capacity. Work also involves considerable contact with the public in performing energy audits and advising customers about electric consumption issues. Excellent communication skills are required of the employee. The work is performed under the regular supervision of the Electric Systems Meter Supervisor.
Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.
Essential Functions
Essential Duties and Tasks
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Possession of a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements
The link below provides a summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees with the Town of Wake Forest.
2025-26 TOWF Benefit Summary
Benefits
Details about benefits and costs for full-time employees is available under the Human Resources Department tab on the Town's website. The Town Provides:
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Work is performed within the meter division and, therefore, will involve a variety of meter-related work in a learning capacity. Work also involves considerable contact with the public in performing energy audits and advising customers about electric consumption issues. Excellent communication skills are required of the employee. The work is performed under the regular supervision of the Electric Systems Meter Supervisor.
Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.
Essential Functions
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient performance of locating underground utilities.
- Finds faults in underground utilities.
- Uses laptop computer or other devices to receive, document, and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
- Reads and interprets utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
- Uses assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel regarding underground facilities.
- Receives and responds to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
- Assists with the installation of meters and related equipment.
- Assists in the testing of electrical meters.
- Assists in the programming, installation and retrieval of data from meters and monitoring equipment for reporting purposes.
- Assists with consultations with electric customers about high bill concerns.
- Investigates and follows through on instances of meter-tampering.
- Assists with meter change out and the recording of GPS data to pinpoint meter locations.
- Collects data to be used for GPS mapping of meters.
- Performs line locates.
- Performs other duties and related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General knowledge of the geography and street locations of the Town and surrounding County; General knowledge of the operation of electric meters;
- General knowledge of personal computers and related software; ability to write legible;
- Ability to prepare and make presentations;
- Ability to operate technical equipment in the reading of meters and transmitting record of consumption;
- Ability to make necessary repairs to meters, etc.;
- Ability to develop an energy-auditing program;
- Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately;
- Ability to make accurate readings consistently;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Possession of a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing,
- stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
- grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds constantly.
- Must possess the visual acuity to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment and inspect and assemble small parts.
The link below provides a summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees with the Town of Wake Forest.
2025-26 TOWF Benefit Summary
Benefits
Details about benefits and costs for full-time employees is available under the Human Resources Department tab on the Town's website. The Town Provides:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Optional Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plan and 401(k)
- Social Security
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program