What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Technician 3rd Class to 1st Class position at Unitil Service Corporation?

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups

Position Purpose:

Perform tasks to assure accurate metering in accordance with Company programs, policies and procedures as well as state and local regulations. Provide prompt, courteous and professional service to our customers by installing, testing, programming and maintaining metering systems consistent with Company policies and management objectives. Progression in accordance with U.W.U.A. Agreement, Local #B340.

Principal Accountabilities:

End Results

Be proficient in repairing, testing, adjusting, maintaining and installing all types of electric meters and associated instrument transformers both in the shop and at customer’s premises. Perform shop testing of all electric meters, including data entry of test results into the CIS and the AMI systems.
Be proficient with the duties of a Meter Technician. Installs all types of metering. Perform the proper programming of (AMI) automatic meter infrastructure meters and (AMR) automatic meter reader devices.
Responsibility for Company Vehicle as established by Company procedure.
Be able to identify damage or tampering to company metering equipment.
Knowledge and safe handling of Company field equipment.
Proficient with company computer based metering programs such as FCS, MV90, CIS, AMI and MDS.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Electronics Technology or company acknowledged equivalent.
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Maintain a valid license based on the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or the State where the employee resides.
Know the company Safety Rules and Company Policies and procedures. Be familiar with the Company’s Tariff and the DPU rules and regulations for electricservice..
Be available to respond to overtime work, trouble calls, and system emergencies as requested
Reside within a specified geographical area as defined by the collective bargaining agreement.

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI OF OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #B340, BROTHERHOOD OF UTILITY WORKERS OF NEW ENGLAND, DATED June 1, 2022.

HOURS: Hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WAGE: Ultimate rate - $51.29 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with UWUA Agreement, Local #B340.

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last updated: 07/17/2026

Salary : $43 - $51

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