Border States
Electric Meter Technician II
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Flexible within the United States - This role involves travel to various project locations throughout the United States. Job Summary
Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily "Tailgate Meetings" with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors. Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Observes all conditions at the time of the service: Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project. Deploys AMR/AMI meters and equipment Removes and replaces existing electric meters Takes and records voltages Takes required photos of various conditions at the location. Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use i.e., Voltage and Current Transformers Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads Test polyphase meters and verify current transformers, voltage transformers and multipliers Perform testing on: Current Transformer Accuracy Tests Panel Meters Volt Meters Watthour Standard Certification Watthour Test Bench Certification Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on high voltage installations. i.e., substations and utility generation sites Inspection and testing of substation and large power installations Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered Follows and complies with all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment. May act as lead technician on any job that requires more than one technician Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of company provided vehicle (e.g., oil changes, tires, belt changes etc.) in accordance with company standards Non-essential Functions: Capable of effectively communicating with the utilities department, customers, and other internal employee-owners when needed Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate Flexible with travel locations and duration as assigned Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age High School degree or GED 3+ years work experience with electricity Requires a valid driver's license Experience with basic hand tools Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel Electrical training or schooling would be beneficial Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged Ability to travel Must be a safe driver Ability to learn to work safely with electricity Ability to work in a team environment and independently Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0
33% Frequently 34
66% Continuously: 67
100% Lift from Waist: 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 100+ lbs. - Occasionally Carried for Distance: 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Continuously Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Occasionally Use of a computer - Occasionally Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Continually Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continually Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Flexible within the United States - This role involves travel to various project locations throughout the United States. Job Summary
Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily "Tailgate Meetings" with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors. Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Observes all conditions at the time of the service: Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project. Deploys AMR/AMI meters and equipment Removes and replaces existing electric meters Takes and records voltages Takes required photos of various conditions at the location. Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use i.e., Voltage and Current Transformers Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads Test polyphase meters and verify current transformers, voltage transformers and multipliers Perform testing on: Current Transformer Accuracy Tests Panel Meters Volt Meters Watthour Standard Certification Watthour Test Bench Certification Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on high voltage installations. i.e., substations and utility generation sites Inspection and testing of substation and large power installations Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered Follows and complies with all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment. May act as lead technician on any job that requires more than one technician Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of company provided vehicle (e.g., oil changes, tires, belt changes etc.) in accordance with company standards Non-essential Functions: Capable of effectively communicating with the utilities department, customers, and other internal employee-owners when needed Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate Flexible with travel locations and duration as assigned Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age High School degree or GED 3+ years work experience with electricity Requires a valid driver's license Experience with basic hand tools Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel Electrical training or schooling would be beneficial Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged Ability to travel Must be a safe driver Ability to learn to work safely with electricity Ability to work in a team environment and independently Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0
33% Frequently 34
66% Continuously: 67
100% Lift from Waist: 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 100+ lbs. - Occasionally Carried for Distance: 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Continuously Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Occasionally Use of a computer - Occasionally Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Continually Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continually Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the