Border States Electric

Meter Technician I - Temporary - MN & IA

LocationAvoca, IA
Job TypeTemporary
Salary$35,360-$47,840

About This Job

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: Avoca, IA or Rochester, MN or Faribault, MN or Marshall, MN or Maple Grove, MN or Mankato, MN or Cedar Rapids, IA *Will cover parts of MN and IA

This role will be covering parts of Iowa and Minnesota. Travel up to 90% of the time.


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 21 years 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% Frequently 34 – 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. Hourly range $17.00-$23.00 based on experience.


Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 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

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