Meter Technician 3rd Class to 1st Class (2 Positions)

Unitil-Service-Corp; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive health plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

Unitil is seeking a Meter Technician 3rd Class to 1st Class to perform accurate metering services in Fitchburg and Lunenburg, MA. The role includes installing, testing, programming and maintaining metering systems in compliance with company policies and regulations.

The position requires an Associate degree in electronics technology or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a valid state license. Wages range from $42.51 to $51.29 hourly, with overtime per UWUA Local #B340 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to maintain a valid license as required by MA/state of residence.
• Know and follow Safety Rules and Tariff; comply with regulations.
• Willingness to respond to overtime, trouble calls and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, adjust, maintain and install all types of electric meters and related transformers.
• Program AMI meters and AMR devices; perform shop testing and data entry into CIS/AMI/MDS.
• Manage company vehicle per policy and protect metering equipment from tampering.
• Identify damage or tampering to metering equipment.
• Operate company metering software such as FCS, MV90, CIS, AMI and MDS.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

FCS

MV90

CIS

AMI

MDS

Job description

Meter Technician 3rd Class to 1st Class

Full-Time Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Fitchburg-MA, Lunenburg, MA, US

Salary Range: $42.51 To $51.29 Hourly

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups

Position Purpose:

Perform tasks to assure accurate metering in accordance with Company programs, policies and procedures as well as state and local regulations. Provide prompt, courteous and professional service to our customers by installing, testing, programming and maintaining metering systems consistent with Company policies and management objectives. Progression in accordance with U.W.U.A. Agreement, Local #B340.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Be proficient in repairing, testing, adjusting, maintaining and installing all types of electric meters and associated instrument transformers both in the shop and at customer’s premises. Perform shop testing of all electric meters, including data entry of test results into the CIS and the AMI systems.
• Be proficient with the duties of a Meter Technician. Installs all types of metering. Perform the proper programming of (AMI) automatic meter infrastructure meters and (AMR) automatic meter reader devices.
• Responsibility for Company Vehicle as established by Company procedure.
• Be able to identify damage or tampering to company metering equipment.
• Knowledge and safe handling of Company field equipment.
• Proficient with company computer based metering programs such as FCS, MV90, CIS, AMI and MDS.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology or company acknowledged equivalent.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a valid license based on the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or the State where the employee resides.
• Know the company Safety Rules and Company Policies and procedures. Be familiar with the Company’s Tariff and the DPU rules and regulations for electricservice..
• Be available to respond to overtime work, trouble calls, and system emergencies as requested.
• Reside within a specified geographical area as defined by the collective bargaining agreement.

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI OF OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #B340, BROTHERHOOD OF UTILITY WORKERS OF NEW ENGLAND, DATED June 1, 2022.

HOURS: Hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WAGE: Ultimate rate - $51.29 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with UWUA Agreement, Local #B340.

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last updated: 07/17/2026