Job Details

Meter Electrician

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute reporting time of the North Charleston Service Center, 404 29th Street W, Charleston, WV 25387.

This position is posted as a range, and we bill filled based on experience and education.

Meter Electrician C:

What You'll Do:

• Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy
• Program meters
• Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment
• Investigate irregular usage
• Investigate energy diversion
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment
• Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports
• Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience:

• Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• State Driver License. Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Must Haves:

• Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends. Work late shifts as needed. Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position. Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public. Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct. Report hazards and abnormal conditions. Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• Principal Line of Progression: From: Direct employment To: Meter Electrician B