City of Palo Alto
Overview
City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) operates electric, natural gas, wastewater, water, and fiber optics. Located in Silicon Valley, CPAU leads innovation for positive global outcomes. Founded on delivering quality public services at an affordable rate, CPAU is award-winning for reliability, safety, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and infrastructure system improvements. Join an inspiring team for a rewarding career!
Career Opportunity The Electric Meter Technician is responsible for installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electric meters in residential and commercial settings. This role supports accurate metering for billing and system monitoring, and contributes to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Technicians perform fieldwork including new service installations, meter upgrades, removals, and exchanges. They respond to customer inquiries, identify tampering or irregular consumption patterns, and support AMI deployment and maintenance.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in various field conditions. They should have experience with electric meter types, basic electrical troubleshooting, and interpreting utility standards and service orders.
Ideal Candidate - Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
2+ years working for an electric utility
Extensive electric metering experience
Power Quality background
Strong computer skills
Confident and competent working in the field
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with customers
Ability to learn new software programs
Ability to work well with others
Journeyman electrician desirable
Benefits and Compensation BENEFITS:
Fantastic benefits package. To learn more, click here. (Download PDF reader).
COMPENSATION (SEIU):
Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click here.
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday in-person; 9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off).
Essential and Other Duties and Responsibilities
Install, replace, remove, and test electric meters (single-phase and poly-phase)
Perform field diagnostics and repairs to ensure meter accuracy and functionality
Support AMI deployment and troubleshooting activities
Verify and document meter readings and usage discrepancies
Investigate high-bill complaints, tampering, or unauthorized use
Work safely around energized equipment (600 volts or less) and follow established safety protocols
Use handheld or mobile devices to process work orders and record data
Communicate effectively with customers and utility personnel
Full job description can be found here.
Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
Completion of an accredited apprentice program
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Career Opportunity The Electric Meter Technician is responsible for installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electric meters in residential and commercial settings. This role supports accurate metering for billing and system monitoring, and contributes to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Technicians perform fieldwork including new service installations, meter upgrades, removals, and exchanges. They respond to customer inquiries, identify tampering or irregular consumption patterns, and support AMI deployment and maintenance.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in various field conditions. They should have experience with electric meter types, basic electrical troubleshooting, and interpreting utility standards and service orders.
Ideal Candidate - Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
2+ years working for an electric utility
Extensive electric metering experience
Power Quality background
Strong computer skills
Confident and competent working in the field
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with customers
Ability to learn new software programs
Ability to work well with others
Journeyman electrician desirable
Benefits and Compensation BENEFITS:
Fantastic benefits package. To learn more, click here. (Download PDF reader).
COMPENSATION (SEIU):
Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click here.
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday in-person; 9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off).
Essential and Other Duties and Responsibilities
Install, replace, remove, and test electric meters (single-phase and poly-phase)
Perform field diagnostics and repairs to ensure meter accuracy and functionality
Support AMI deployment and troubleshooting activities
Verify and document meter readings and usage discrepancies
Investigate high-bill complaints, tampering, or unauthorized use
Work safely around energized equipment (600 volts or less) and follow established safety protocols
Use handheld or mobile devices to process work orders and record data
Communicate effectively with customers and utility personnel
Full job description can be found here.
Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
Completion of an accredited apprentice program
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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