Journeyman Meterman

Portland General Electric; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,545 - 114,715; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match of 7%

Company-provided safety gear

Paid vacation days

20% off electric bill for employees

Job summary

Portland General Electric is seeking a skilled meterman to install, test, and maintain alternating current meters. The role involves performing meter shop activities, maintaining meter stock, and addressing customer concerns about meter accuracy.

Candidates must possess a Journeyman meterman card, valid driving medical card, and a driver's license. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $70.87 per hour and various benefits, including a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Journeyman meterman card.
• Valid driving medical card required.
• Good understanding of safety regulations and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair and maintain alternating current meters.
• Perform meter shop activities and distribution testing.
• Discuss meter accuracy and energy usage with customers.

Skills

Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA

Good interpersonal skills with customers and the public

Education

Journeyman meterman card

Valid driving medical card

Driver's license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work safely.
• Install, test, repair and maintain all types, sizes and voltages of alternating current meters.
• Perform meter shop activities including operating all test equipment, refurbishing all alternating current meters, programming, software interface with electronic meters and meter database support.
• Maintain the meter stock.
• Wire up and install current, potential, and special metering jobs, and test and repair power and demand meters.
• Perform distribution testing as needed, including investigating customers' complaints regarding voltage fluctuations, high bills, etc.; discuss investigation results with the customer.
• Meet with customers and members of the public to discuss meter accuracy and energy usage information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to live within reasonable distance of headquarters.

Qualifications

• Journeyman meterman card required.
• Valid driving medical card.
• Driver's license required.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA.
• Physically and mentally able to perform job efficiently and safely.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers and the public.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate of pay: $70.87 per hour.
• Hours: Day Shift, Monday-Friday.
• 401(k) match of 7% with additional 7% profit share.
• Company‑provided safety gear.
• Paid vacation days and holidays.
• Opportunities to earn overtime pay.
• Excellent health and dental options for all dependents.
• 20% off electric bill for employees living in PGE service territory after six months of employment.

Potential Locations

• Wilsonville
• Gresham
• Hillsboro
• Portland
• Salem

EEO Statement

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability and recognizes the value of diverse abilities. All applicants are encouraged to request accommodations if needed.