Field Tester Single Phase - IM-2114 - PA Meter Services - York

FirstEnergy; York (York County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) saving plan

Health insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a dedicated individual for an open position at the Pennsylvania Electric Company. The role involves testing, installing, and maintaining various electric meters while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. Applicants should hold a high school diploma and possess a strong background in sciences.

FirstEnergy values diversity and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a pension plan and 401(k), and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must perform semi-routine operations of considerable complexity.
• Background in sciences including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Physics required.
• Valid driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Test, install, maintain, and repair single-phase watt-hour meters.
• Perform voltage and load tests.
• Investigate and resolve consumer complaints.

Skills

Ability to test and maintain meters

Electrical theory knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

Job Description

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, tests, installs, maintains, and makes minor repairs on all makes and types of single-phase, self-contained watt‑hour meters.
• Makes voltage and load tests.
• Investigates consumer complaints; correct the conditions or reports it to the proper authority.
• May be required to read, install or remove meters; reconnect and disconnect meters and services, assist Field Testers 1st and 2nd Class or perform other related or less skilled work as directed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform semi‑routine operations of considerable complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available.
• Must be a high school graduate with a good background in the sciences including Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, and Physics, plus courses in electrical theory and electronics.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

EEI Testing

We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor‑owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage potential employees to review all information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests.

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Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.