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Are you looking for a new career to use with your electrical or electronic technology degree? We have a great opportunity for you in the Elkhart or South Bend, IN areas!
As a Meter Electrician, you will install and maintain self-contained electric meters in the shop and on customer premises. As you advance in your role, you will have the ability to work on various voltage electric meters throughout the territory.
- 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 meters for proper operation and accuracy.
- Program meters.
- Perform Credit and Collections related to order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment.
- Investigate irregular usage.
- Investigate energy diversion.
- Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures.
- Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment.
- Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports.
- Program, test, and troubleshoot relay controls for capacitors, regulators, and reclosers.
- Install antennas and radios for smart grid devices.
- Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms.
What we’re looking for in a successful candidate:
- Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.
- Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.
- Work late shifts as needed.
- Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner.
- Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.
- Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
- Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the public.
- Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.
- Report hazards and abnormal conditions.
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
- There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
- Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic technology
- Valid State Driver's License
- 24 Months experience as a Meter Electrician C.
- 24 Months experience as a Meter Electrician B.
Meter Electrician roles have wages starting around $30/hour and can progress with training and experience to upwards of $50/hour.
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.