Meter Electrician C-A - Cols Metro

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) invites qualified candidates to join our Meter Electrician team in the Columbus area. The role covers installing, testing, programming, and maintaining self-contained meters energized up to 240 volts, both in shop and on customer premises.

The position supports overtime, shifts, and a structured training program to qualify for Meter Electrician C/A roles within our service territory. Candidates should have the education and hands-on experience described above.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or four years' related experience.
• Experience in metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, and testing.
• State Driver License; able to obtain medical certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Read meters for field orders and cycle billing.
• Install, remove, disconnect, reconnect meters.
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase meters for accuracy.
• Program meters and investigate energy diversion.
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and enclosures.
• Handle inventory and shipment of meters and equipment.
• Perform site work from ladders and elevated platforms.

Skills

Metering experience

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Program meters

Communications with customers

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Testing equipment

Meter sockets

Job description

Category : Technical Speciality/Skilled Trades

Job Summary

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

Job Description

This is an Evergreen Requisition established to identify and engage qualified candidates for future Meter Electrician C-A opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, candidates who meet the qualifications may be considered for current and future vacancies as they become available throughout our service territory. We encourage interested applicants to apply to be part of our talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities.

Meter Electrician C - Meter Electrician A:

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:

Meter Electrician C:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 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) are listed below:

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

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Meter Electrician B:

Education Requirements listed below:

• 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.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 24 months as a Meter Electrician C

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

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

Other Requirements:

• 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

Meter Electrician A:

Education Requirements listed below:

• 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.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 24 months as a Meter ElectricianB

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

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

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Drive Time Requirement:

• Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the following service centers:
• Columbus NE Service Center (4909 Westerville Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43231)
• Columbus SE Service Center (5900 Refugee Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43232)
• Columbus NW Service Center (5721 Shier Rings Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43016)
• Columbus SW Service Center (5500 Alkire Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43228)
• Delaware Service Center (1163 Slack Road Delaware, Ohio 43015)
• Grandview Service Center (1333 West Goodale Blvd Columbus, Ohio 43215)

What You'll Get:

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.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

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!

Compensation

$31.33 - $58.62

Physical Demands

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”

Perform technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with electrical and control systems; analysis, detection and repair of single loop control systems , electronic devices, communication systems, and instruments such as meters, gauges and regulators; assist others in making tests, surveys and layout work and the development of reports documenting results.

Perform work in the checking, inspecting, repair, maintenance, installation and construction of plant equipment and structures.

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate or general supervision. Such devices and equipment includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), oscillographs and event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Additionally, install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON ' P&C Technician or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.