Meter Electrician: Field Power & Meter Tech

Ohio Power Company; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Power Company is seeking qualified Meter Electricians to install, test, program and maintain self-contained meters up to 240 volts. The role covers field and shop work, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer interaction.

Candidates should have an associate degree or four years of related experience along with a valid driver license and ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts. Training programs and progression across C, B, and A classifications are described in the

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent with four years of related work.
• Background in substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance.
• Hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
• State driver license and medical certification card as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Read meters on schedule for cycle billing.
• Install, remove, disconnect, reconnect meters and test for proper operation.
• Program meters and investigate energy usage irregularities.
• Repair meters, sockets, enclosures; handle inventory of equipment.
• Work from ladders/raised platforms and communicate with customers professionally.

Skills

Meter reading

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Program meters

Customer communication

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or four years experience

Job description

Ohio Power Company is seeking qualified Meter Electricians to install, test, program and maintain self-contained meters up to 240 volts. The role covers field and shop work, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer interaction.

Candidates should have an associate degree or four years of related experience along with a valid driver license and ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts. Training programs and progression across C, B, and A classifications are described in the