Metering Technician

2 weeks ago

Palo Alto, United States BiblioCommons Full time

OverviewThe City of Palo Alto operates a full suite of municipal utility services, including electric, natural gas, wastewater collection, water, and fiber optics. CPAU is located in Silicon Valley and has a history of leading innovation for positive global outcomes. The City is committed to delivering quality public services at an affordable rate, and CPAU is recognized for reliability, safety, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements. Join an inspiring team for a rewarding career.Career OpportunityThe Electric Meter Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electric meters in both residential and commercial settings. This role ensures accurate metering for billing and system monitoring, while supporting safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.Technicians will perform a wide range of fieldwork, including new service installations, meter upgrades, removals, and exchanges. They will also respond to customer inquiries, identify tampering or irregular consumption patterns, and support the deployment and maintenance of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in various field conditions. They should have experience with electric meter types, basic electrical troubleshooting, and interpreting utility standards and service orders.Ideal Candidate2+ years working for an electric utilityExtensive electric metering experiencePower Quality backgroundStrong computer skillsConfident and competent working in the fieldAbility to deal effectively and courteously with customersAbility to learn new software programsAbility to work well with othersJourneyman electrician desirableBenefits and CompensationBENEFITS: Fantastic benefits package. (Details not included here.)COMPENSATION (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan. (Details not included here.)SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday in-person; 9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off).Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstall, replace, remove, and test electric meters (single-phase and poly-phase)Perform field diagnostics and repairs to ensure meter accuracy and functionalitySupport AMI deployment and troubleshooting activitiesVerify and document meter readings and usage discrepanciesInvestigate high-bill complaints, tampering, or unauthorized useWork safely around energized equipment (600 volts or less) and follow established safety protocolsUse handheld or mobile devices to process work orders and record dataCommunicate effectively with customers and utility personnelFull job description can be found in the posted materials.QualificationsEquivalent to the completion of the twelfth gradeCompletion of an accredited apprentice programThe City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussion of potential accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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