Electric Meter Technician - Field Install and Repair

Peak Utility Services Group; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure is seeking a Meter Tech to support meter maintenance operations in Florida, working under the Meter Foreman and Utility Manager. The role involves setting, reading, and disconnecting meters, with travel up to 75% to residential and commercial sites.

The position requires ability to perform heavy manual labor, pass background checks, and operate safely around utilities and equipment, with prior utility field experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is seeking a Meter Tech to support meter maintenance operations in Florida, working under the Meter Foreman and Utility Manager. The role involves setting, reading, and disconnecting meters, with travel up to 75% to residential and commercial sites.

The position requires ability to perform heavy manual labor, pass background checks, and operate safely around utilities and equipment, with prior utility field experience preferred.