Meter Electrician C-A
Ohio Power
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Job summary
American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Meter Electrician C/B/A in Zanesville, OH to install and maintain electric meters and metering devices across shop, stations, and customer sites. The role covers testing, programming, and problem resolution in a safety‑driven utility environment.
The position requires an associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or four years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license and medical certification as required.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or 4 years of related experience.
- Background in substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance with hands-on testing and troubleshooting.
- Examples include Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation personnel.
Responsibilities
- Read meters for cycle billing and field orders.
- Install, remove, disconnect, and reconnect meters.
- Test single phase, network, and polyphase meters for proper operation and accuracy.
- Program meters.
- Handle credit/collections related disconnects and reconnects for non-payment.
- Investigate irregular usage and energy diversion.
- Repair meters, sockets, and enclosures.
- Order, receive, ship, and inventory meters and equipment.
- Work from ladders and elevated platforms.
Skills
Education
Job description
10-02-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Install and maintain all types of electric meters energized at any voltage in the shop, stations, switchyards, generating plants, and on customer premises. Install and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure.
- 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
- 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.
- State Driver License.
- Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.
- 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.
- 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.
- 24 months as a Meter Electrician C
- State Driver License.
- Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.
- Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classification.
- Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification 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 general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
- Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification.
- Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
- Promote a positive image of the Company to customers 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.
- Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company.
- Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench
- These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
- 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.
- 24 months as a Meter Electrician B
- State Driver License.
- Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.
- To promote to this classification, individuals must successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. This training and testing will occur during the minimum 24-month period that an employee will spend in the Meter Electrician B classification.
- Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends
- Work late shifts as needed
- Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner
- Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification
- Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner
- Promote a positive image of the Company to customers 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
- Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company
- Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench
- These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
- Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Zanesville Service Center (1900 Licking Road Zanesville, Ohio 43701)
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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$31.33 - $58.62
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/ou 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/ou greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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