Meter Technician (LaGrange County REMC)

Lagrange County REMC; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100%

Pension plan (fully funded)

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company匹配

Job summary

LaGrange County REMC is seeking a Meter Technician to configure, install, maintain and monitor meters and the AMI system across our electric network. The role requires strong electrical theory, meter equipment knowledge and field troubleshooting to ensure accurate usage data for billing and operations.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver's license and electrical/utility industry experience. A related Associate’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Electrical or utility industry experience required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, maintain and monitor meters and the AMI system.
• Investigate meter and data issues, monitor system performance.
• Perform load management installation and maintenance and locate underground infrastructure.
• Maintain radio systems and DC battery installations; respond to meter/voltage complaints.

Skills

Electrical/utility industry experience

Valid driver's license

High school diploma or GED

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology

Job description

Accurate metering is at the heart of a reliable electric system—and it takes more than simply installing a meter. As a Meter Technician, you’ll work with the technology that measures, records, and communicates electrical usage across our system. You’ll be responsible for the configuration, installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of electric meters and our Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical theory, wiring, metering equipment, and commercial/industrial electrical systems. Because our members’ bills are based on this data, precision and attention to detail are critical. If you enjoy working with electrical systems, technology, and problem-solving—and want to play a key role in the accuracy and reliability of our electric network,we want you on our team!

About Us

LaGrange County REMC distributes electricity to more than 7,000 members across 600 miles of power lines and delivers high-speed internet through more than 500 miles of fiber to nearly 5,000 customers. For over 90 years, we’ve powered our local communities and taken pride in keeping them connected.

As a cooperative, we’re committed to exceptional service, dependable energy, and forward-thinking innovation. We’re seeking team members who share our values of determination, teamwork, excellence, and innovation—and who want to help strengthen the essential services our communities rely on every day.

Job Description

As the Meter Technician you will be responsible for configuration, installation, maintenance and monitoring of electrical meters and the AMI system. You’ll work with communications technology, investigate meter and data issues, monitor system performance, and ensure accurate, reliable usage data reaches our billing and operational systems. In this role, you will also perform load management installation and maintenance, locates of electrical and communication underground infrastructure, radio system maintenance, DC battery installations, as well as visit members to respond to meter/voltage complaints.

Qualifications

Required:

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Electrical or utility industry experience.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in electrical technology or a similar field.
• 8-10 years’ experience as an industrial/commercial electrician, lineman or in a related field.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you!

• Salary range for this position is $35-$40 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, with the opportunity to reach $45 with further training and certifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Immediate eligibility for paid time off - no waiting period
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Access to exclusive national discount programs
• On-site fitness center to support your wellness goals
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Fully funded pension plan - a rare and valuable retirement benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with company match