Meter Apprentice: Start Your Journeyman Career

City of Bartow; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bartow seeks entry-level Apprentice Meter Worker to start a four-year progression toward Journeyman Meter Worker. Work is performed under close supervision of the Meter Supervisor, progressing through the apprentice track and ultimately becoming a Journeyman Meter Worker.

Responsibilities include learning PPE usage, meters, and construction methods, completing Apprentice Level I curriculum, assisting Journeymen, testing meters, and maintaining service records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Mission Critical role during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Tests, calibrates, repairs and installs single phase electric meters.
• Maintains records of test results, meter locations, and related information.
• On-site testing of existing meter services.
• Assist Journeyman and other Apprentices in day-to-day work.
• Possibility of out-of-town work (Mutual Aide).
• Respond to emergency situations within 60 minutes.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

General electrical knowledge

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Bartow seeks entry-level Apprentice Meter Worker to start a four-year progression toward Journeyman Meter Worker. Work is performed under close supervision of the Meter Supervisor, progressing through the apprentice track and ultimately becoming a Journeyman Meter Worker.

Responsibilities include learning PPE usage, meters, and construction methods, completing Apprentice Level I curriculum, assisting Journeymen, testing meters, and maintaining service records.