METER SERVICE PERSON

Coffeyville; Coffeyville (KS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coffeyville Electric Utility is seeking a meter technician to install, calibrate and maintain electrical meters up to 480 volts. The role supports the Electrician/Meter Shop Foreman and requires precise meter reading and prompt response to service issues.

Typical duties include investigating customer complaints, performing recalibrations, and handling meter-related wiring tasks. A focus on safety and accurate record-keeping is essential in this on-site position.

Formación

• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and job hazard awareness.
• Ability to read basic instructions and perform math calculations.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Install and maintain utility meters up to 480 volts.
• Receive orders, investigate complaints, and read meters.
• Change out meters for recalibration/repair.
• Hang tickets informing customers of service shutoffs.
• Read substation breakers and monitor meters.
• Operate tools and equipment for meter work.
• Test equipment to ensure quality and performance.
• Monitor transformer taps, temperature and nitrogen levels.

Conocimientos

AC/DC fundamentals

Equipment operation

Math calculations

Record keeping

Safety practices

Laws & regulations

Descripción del empleo

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13660727

Job Type: Full-time

Description

• Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the

range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.*

DEFINITION

To perform semi-skilled tasks associated with servicing utility meters including installing, changing and turning on or off utility service; and to provide highly responsible support to the Electrician/Meter Shop Foreman.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Electrician/Meter - Substation Services Shop Foreman, or Superintendent.

Exercise no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other important

responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of utility meters with voltages of up to 480 volts.
• Receive daily orders, cut offs and trouble reports; investigate customer complaints including checking for service defects and leaks; read meters to determine if defects exist.
• Change out utility meters for recalibration and repair.
• Hang tickets on meters to inform customer of service shut off for non-payment.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the turning on or off and installing new utility meters; read substation breakers and charts.
• Operate a variety of equipment to include pickup, various hand tools, limb cutters, meter socket tester, meter lock rings, pad locks and various other related equipment.
• Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
• Monitoring and recording of transformer tap changes status, temperature and nitrogen levels.
• Relay flags on each breaker on the system will be monitored for change in state.
• Distribution feeder circuits monitored for amperage, voltage, and peak demand.
• Drain water from pneumatic circuit breaker compressors, and monitor SF6 breaker gauges.
• Responsible for substation housekeeping, and for monitoring air conditioning levels.
• Monitor and record all reclosers and flag counts of operations.
• Check and record the status of substation batteries, water levels and specific gravity.
• Perform daily mail run; pickup supplies for department.

Marginal Functions

• May assist in the repair and maintenance of street and traffic lights.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

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Knowledge Of

• Basic AC and DC fundamentals
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability To

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Electric Utility Services Department.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which

May Include The Following

• --- -walking, standing or sitti ng for extending periods of time
• --- -lifting and/or carrying light objects
• --- -travelling to various work locations
• --- -conducting inspections.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed
• --- -making observations
• --- -communicating with others
• --- -operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• --- -answering questions
• --- -speaking in a clear and audible voice
• --- -travelling to various work locations
• --- -evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools
• --- -making sound decisions and using good judgement
• -- -responding to questions

For

• --- -making observations
• --- -communicating with others
• --- -operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• --- -answering questions
• --- -speaking in a clear and audible voice
• --- -travelling to various work locations
• --- -evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools

Maintain Mental Capacity Which Permits

• --- -making sound decisions and using good judgement
• -- -responding to questions

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the