Meter Technician I - Temporary

Border States Industries, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. is seeking a field meter technician to join our team in a hands‑on role supporting metering operations. You will troubleshoot meters, verify wiring, and replace meters in field environments, with emphasis on safety and accurate data collection.

The role involves outdoor work, travel between sites, and close coordination with utility personnel and lead technicians to ensure reliable metering services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with basic hand tools is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel helpful.

Responsibilities

• Observes conditions at the service site; report hazards to lead technician.
• Deploys AMR/AMI equipment where applicable.
• Works with single phase and low voltage systems.
• Removes and replaces existing electric meters.
• Takes and records voltages; takes required photos.
• Completes reports and forwards to lead technician.

Skills

Customer service

Travel

Teamwork

Willingness to learn electricity

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Florence, SC or Myrtle Beach, SC

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Observes all conditions at the time of the service; often there can be hazards present that render conducting our efforts un-safe. Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
• Deploys AMR/AMI equipment.
• Typically works with single phase and low voltage systems.
• Removes and replaces existing electric meters
• Takes and records voltages
• Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
• Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
• Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved.
• Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment
• Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use. i.e. Voltage and Current Transformers
• Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads.
• Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on residential installations. i.e. Substations and Utility Generation sites.
• Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered.
• Follows and complies to all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
• Completes all reports as needed and verify they are getting to the lead technician.

Non-essential Functions

• Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.

Qualifications

• Must be 21years of age
• High School degree or GED
• A background in electricity is a plus but not required
• Requires a valid driver’s license
• Experience with basic hand tools
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
• Ability to travel
• Ability to learn to work with electricity
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 100+ lbs. - Occasionally
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Continuously
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Occasionally
• Use of a computer - Occasionally
• Use of a telephone - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Continuously
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continuously

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:

• Criminal background check (required for all positions)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
• Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.