Meter Technician Apprentice

Lebanon Utilities; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)

Retirement

Health Savings Account

Vision

PTO

Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lebanon Utilities is seeking a Meter Technician Apprentice in Lebanon, Indiana. This entry-level role will train individuals in utility metering, including reading and resetting meters, assisting in service connections, and reporting issues. Candidates should have a high school education, basic math skills, and must obtain necessary certifications. This position emphasizes safety and offers health benefits from the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• First aid and CPR certifications are required.
• Must demonstrate continuous learning and development through the Meter Technician Certification Program.
• Familiarity with AMR and AMI systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read kilowatt-hour and water meters in accordance with daily schedules.
• Execute service connects and disconnects as directed.
• Assist with meter change-outs and installations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical computations

Ability to make informed immediate decisions

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

What we are proud to offer you

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• PTO
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meter Technician Apprentice - Laborer: This is an entry level position designed to introduce an individual to utility metering. Within the first year, the employee will be expected to perform the following:

• Enroll in the accredited DOL Meter Technician Certification Program selected by Lebanon Utilities.
• Reads kilowatt-hour and water meters in accordance with daily schedules and records consumption.
• Reads and resets indicating demand meters.
• Reseals meters and meter boxes.
• Executes electric and water service connects and disconnects as directed.
• Reports broken meter seals and signs of service theft to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports aged or damaged service lines and broken or damaged meters to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports customer inquiries, requests and complaints to the Metering Supervisor.
• Assists with meter change-outs, meter installation and removal as directed.
• Assists with testing of single and poly phase electric meters and all types of water meters as directed.
• Follows all Safety protocols.

Meter Technician Apprentice 1-4

To be considered for this position, the employee must meet the position's minimum requirements as outlined in this Job Description.

• Successfully step through the accredited DOL Meter Technician Certification Program selected by Lebanon Utilities.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and development as he/she progress through the accredited DOL Meter Technician Certification Program.
• Reads kilowatt-hour and water meters in accordance with daily schedules and records consumption.
• Reads and resets indicating demand meters.
• Reseals meters and meter boxes.
• Executes electric and water service connects and disconnects as directed.
• Reports broken meter seals and signs of service theft to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports aged or damaged service lines and broken or damaged meters to the Metering Supervisor.
• Reports customer inquiries, requests and complaints to the Metering Supervisor.
• Performs meter change-outs, meter installation and removal as directed.
• Performs testing of single and poly phase electric meters and all types of water meters as directed.
• Follows all Safety protocols.
• Familiar with AMR and AMI Systems.
• Answers questions for other departments, customers, and management concerning electric and water metering issues.
• Ability to calculate residential, and commercial water, sewer and electric bills to confirm accuracy of metering equipment.
• Treats all others in a kind and courteous manner.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical computations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
• First aid and CPR certifications required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

• The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner.