Meter Electrician C-A

Public Service Co. of OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Co. of OK is seeking a Meter Electrician to install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

You will read meters for cycle billing, install and reconnect meters, test and program meters, and handle related maintenance tasks. Strong background in metering or power systems is preferred. Role requires on-site work in Tulsa, OK.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent combination of education, training, and four years of relevant work experience.
• Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance with hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Read meters as required for field order and cycle billing.
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters.
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meters for proper operation and accuracy.
• Program meters.
• Perform credit and collections related orders including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment.
• Investigate irregular usage.
• Investigate energy diversion.
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and enclosures.
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and equipment.
• Investigate power quality problems and produce reports.

Skills

Metering

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Field maintenance

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Meter testing equipment

Programmable meters

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-11-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy
• Program meters
• Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment
• Investigate irregular usage
• Investigate energy diversion
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment
• Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports
• Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years.
• Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands‑on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment.
• Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• State Driver License.
• Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location
• Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.
• Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.
• Work late shifts as needed.
• Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner
• Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.
• Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public.
• Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Report hazards and abnormal conditions.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
• There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Principal Line of Progression:

From: Direct employment To: Meter Electrician B Compensation Data Compensation Grade: U070-R32 Compensation Range: $34.69 - $56.36

The Physical Demand Level for this job is:

M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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