Electric Meter Tech - Loxahatchee/Belle Glade areas

Peak Utility Services Group; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure is hiring a Meter Tech in the Palm City, FL area to support electric meter services. The role requires the ability to travel up to 75% and to work with energized equipment responding to meter issues, including setting, changing or disconnecting meters and conducting readings.

Field experience with utilities is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required within two weeks of employment.

Qualifications

• Utility field experience preferred.
• Experience with underground or overhead utilities preferred.
• Valid State driver's license within two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Meets client and operating company standards related to meter work.
• Checks meter's communication with the utility.
• Responds to meter issues for Florida Power and Light using energized equipment.
• Sets, changes, or disconnects electric meters and reads investigations.
• Accesses meter locations at residential and commercial premises.
• Cleans and prepares worksites to minimize hazards.
• Maintains tools and equipment; ensures storage and upkeep.
• Completes work in a timely, organized manner per SOP.
• Communicates abnormal conditions to appropriate parties.
• Assists crew leaders in construction/reconstruction and maintenance work.

Job description

Electric Meter Tech - Loxahatchee/Belle Glade areas

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

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Palm City, FL 34990, USA

• Construction- Power
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ELECT006523

Description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title: Meter Tech

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.00

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Meets client and operating company standards related to meter work in accordance with our core value
• Responsible for checking the meter's communication with the utility
• Working with energized electric equipment to respond to meter issue for Florida Power and Light
• Services provided: Setting, changing, or disconnecting the electric meter as well as reading investigation
• Able to access meter locations at Residential and Commercial premises
• Cleans and prepares worksites to eliminate possible hazard
• Monitors and maintains tools and equipment for proper use, storage, and upkeep
• Completes all work in an organized, timely manner, within standard operating procedure
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
• Assists crew leaders in construction/reconstruction and maintenance work providing meter support
• Works safely around customer houses and private property, backhoes, excavators, and directional drill
• Travel is required up to 75% of time

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. multiple times during a work shift
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-worker
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience and Education:

• Utility Field Experience is preferred
• Previous experience working with underground or overhead utilities is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver's License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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