**Job Posting End Date** 02-03-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date **Job Summary** Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises. **Job Description** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.) Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing. 2.) Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters. 3.) Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy. 4.) Program meters 5.) Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment 6.) Investigate irregular usage 7.) Investigate energy diversion 8.) Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures 9.) Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment 10.) Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports 11.) Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms 12.) Perform all duties of lower classifications as required 13.) Install and maintain transformer rated meters and instrument transformers 14.) Install and maintain external data recorders and associated equipment 15.) Install and maintain pulse meters, isolation relays, and associated equipment 16.) Test self-contained and transformer rated meters for proper operation and accuracy 17.) Test instrument transformers for proper operation and accuracy 18.) Investigate transformer rated service power quality problems, install event recorders and produce reports 19.) Visually inspect distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors 20.) Disconnect and reconnect secondary services at the point of attachment 21.) Replace meter sockets and enclosures 22.) Install, maintain, and test intra-change, inter-change, and generating plant meters, instrument transformers, and associated equipment 23.) Install, maintain, and test satellite, land line, ethernet, and other remote metering and associated equipment 24.) Install, maintain and test loss compensated metering and associated equipment 25.) Install, maintain, test, and operate distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors 26.) Install and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure 27.) Disconnect and reconnect secondary and primary services at the pole or transformer and replace primary fuses where applicable 28.) Perform a variety of special tests and inspections related to customer bill complaints, inquiries, and energy diversion investigations. Prepare related reports 29.) Assist with and perform distribution studies including inspection of distribution equipment, circuits, analysis, and preparing reports 30.) Operate and perform work from aerial lift devices 31.) Develop and provide employee training MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: **Meter Electrician C: ($29.39 - $32.67)** Education requirements are listed below: + Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: State Driver's License OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 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 **Meter Electrician B: ($34.14 - $37.55)** Education requirements are listed below: + Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology Work Experience requirement listed below:24 months as a Meter Electrician C Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: State Driver License OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classification. Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification 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 general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification. Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner. Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public. Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct. Report hazards and abnormal conditions. and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company. Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Meter Electrician A **Meter Electrician A: ($39.31 - $50.11)** Education requirements are listed below: + Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology Work Experience requirement listed below: + 24 months as a Meter Electrician B Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: State Driver License. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Not Yet Determined 1) Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician B classification 2) Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations 3) Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends 4) Work late shifts as needed 5) Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner 6) Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification 7) Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner 8) Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public 9) Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct 10) Report hazards and abnormal conditions 11) Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees 12) Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company 13) Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench These 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: Meter Electrician B To: Higher classification, if qualified \#AEPOH **Compensation Data** **Compensation Grade:** U033-150 **Compensation Range:** $29.39-31.03 USD **Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. 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