Meter Technician: Field Install, Test & Repair

Aep Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AEP Texas is hiring a Meter Technician to install, test, and maintain self-contained meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and at customer sites. You will read meters for cycle billing, manage disconnect/reconnects for non-payment, and troubleshoot power issues while documenting and reporting on performance.

Starting pay is $34.96 per hour, with a compensation range of $34.96–$36.12 per hour. The role includes physical work, ladders, and elevated platforms, and requires a relevant

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience in substation, metering, instrumentation, or power systems with hands-on testing.
• Roles include Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or similar; military training included.
• State Driver License; medical certification if required by law.

Responsabilités

• 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 orders including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment.
• Investigate irregular usage and energy diversion.
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures.
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and equipment.
• Investigate power quality problems and produce reports.
• Work from ladders and elevated platforms.

Connaissances

Meter reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Program meters

Tool handling

Formation

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

State Driver License

Medical certification card (if required by law)

Outils

Meter testing equipment

Voltage testing tools

Description du poste

AEP Texas is hiring a Meter Technician to install, test, and maintain self-contained meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and at customer sites. You will read meters for cycle billing, manage disconnect/reconnects for non-payment, and troubleshoot power issues while documenting and reporting on performance.

Starting pay is $34.96 per hour, with a compensation range of $34.96–$36.12 per hour. The role includes physical work, ladders, and elevated platforms, and requires a relevant