Field Meter Tech – Install & Read AMI Meters

American Electric Power; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Texas is hiring for a Meter Servicer to disconnnect/reconnect service and manage AMI equipment up to 260 volts. Responsibilities include testing meters, investigating irregular readings, and providing customer contact.

The role supports meter inventory, storm restoration, and related duties, with overtime when needed. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver's license, and basic understanding of electricity.

Qualifications

• One year experience in meter reading or related experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Basic understanding of electricity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Disconnect and reconnect electrical service to customer, as directed, by removal or installation of self-contained single and three-phase kilowatt-hour meters or combination demand meters not to exceed 260 volts, for service orders, disconnects non-payment, inactive usage, or as otherwise directed.
• Remove, install, or change self-contained single and three-phase kilowatt-hour or demand meters when the meter is broken, stopped, or operating improperly. Bypass meters and/or associated equipment, when necessary.
• Respond to service calls (including call-out rotations) on installations not to exceed 260 volts, single or three-phase and associated AMI equipment as assigned.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions and conduct the investigation of energy diversion and tamper alerts.
• Receive, inspect, test, adjust, clean, repair and program single-phase meters, take inventory of meter stock and resolve discrepancies as assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of single-phase self-contained metering and metering practices. Read billing and non-billing meters, as may be assigned.
• Operate communication equipment, including entering data via the appropriate work management system.
• Assist in storm restoration activities as requested. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Skills

Meter reading

Driver's license

Electrical basics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Electric Power in Texas is hiring for a Meter Servicer to disconnnect/reconnect service and manage AMI equipment up to 260 volts. Responsibilities include testing meters, investigating irregular readings, and providing customer contact.

The role supports meter inventory, storm restoration, and related duties, with overtime when needed. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver's license, and basic understanding of electricity.