Helper - Broward Meters

NextEra Energy; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy's Florida Power & Light Company unit seeks a Helper to join its field team. The role involves removing and installing single-phase meters as a one-person crew after Meterman B Training, reading meter registers, and assisting electricians on ladder runs and CT cable pulls.

The position requires a safe work ethic, willingness to travel, working extended hours, and the ability to endure outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess or obtain a Class A CDL.
• Must pass Occupational Vision Test and CAST.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely according to rules and maintain a safe driving record.
• Read watt-hour meter registers and identify meter types and codes.
• Assist Meter Electrician A or B with ladder runs and CT cable pulls for multiple meters.
• Able to work in direct sunlight, climb ladders, and perform all assigned tasks.
• Willing to travel, support storm events, and work extended hours.

Skills

Safe driving

Meter reading

Ladder access

Travel willingness

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Occupational Vision Test

CAST

Job description

Requisition ID: 97792

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light Company’s Customer Service Business Unit is seeking a Helper to join their team. This position is responsible for removing and installing existing self-contained single phase on-demand Meters in customer field facilities as a one-person crew only after receiving the single phase, self-contained meter portion of the Meterman B Training Program.

The successful candidates’ responsibilities will also include:

• Operating in a safe manner at all times in accordance with all safety rules and have excellent safe driving record.
• Must be able to read watt-hour meter registers and distinguish the different types of meters and type code.
• Assisting Meter Electrician “A” or “B” as part of the crew make-up for ladder runs and CT cable pulls and multiple meter sets of more than four (4) meters.
• Must be able to work in the direct sunlight, climb ladders and do all other assigned tasks.
• Must be willing to travel, support storm events and work extended hours.

Employees hired through this MOU will be required to stay within the Customer Service Business Unit for nine months from hired date

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with extended hours as necessary.

Job Overview

This classification helps and assists experienced employees in performance of work. They perform duties which do not require any particular skill. Works under the direction of the Maintenance Leader.

Accountabilities:

• Performs unskilled work and assists skilled employees.
• Functions in support of other classifications and their respective accountability.
• Performs associated responsibilities according to the rules contained in the safe work practices handbook and the Memorandum of Agreement.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Class A Commercial Driver License
• Must be able to successfully pass an Occupational Vision Test
• Must be able to pass Constr and Skilled Trades Test - CAST
• Must be physically able to perform all assigned tasks
• Must be able to work in inclement weather, direct sunlight, and during nighttime hours
• Must be able to follow instructions to ensure personal, crew and public safety
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship program
• Successful completion of climbing school
• Prior work experience in the construction field
• Veteran Status

Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Power Systems Bargaining Unit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

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