Field Meter Tech – Electric Utility Installations

Riley Brothers, Inc.; Vero Beach, Town of Florida (FL, NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure seeks a Meter Tech to support meter maintenance and related electrical work. You will work under the Meter Foreman and Utility Manager, performing tasks such as setting, reading, and disconnecting meters, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on residential and commercial sites in Florida.

The role requires the ability to handle heavy manual labor, operate around energized equipment, and travel up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Utility field experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working with underground or overhead utilities is preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may be substituted year-for-year.

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.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

English proficiency

Background check clearance

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure seeks a Meter Tech to support meter maintenance and related electrical work. You will work under the Meter Foreman and Utility Manager, performing tasks such as setting, reading, and disconnecting meters, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on residential and commercial sites in Florida.

The role requires the ability to handle heavy manual labor, operate around energized equipment, and travel up to 75% of the time.