Meter Reader jobs in Illinois

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Entry Level

All candidates must have all the following qualifications :

1. Must have an adequate knowledge of electric circuits, circuit testing equipment including fuse boxes, circuit breakers, volt and amp meters, experience working with electricity and energized equipment.

• This will be determined by passing a technical assessment;
• 2. High School Diploma and a valid Ohio driver's license;
• 3. Must be able to pass basic math exam;
• 4. Must pass Job Sampling Assessment;

5. This job requires moderate exertion, often under adverse working conditions. Must be able to demonstrate physical capabilities to perform the duties of the job; and

6. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, ability to learn Company specific software and electronic communications systems and devices.

Job Duties

Level I - Electric Meter Service Technician I

• 2. Inspecting, testing, checking and adjusting self-contained single and three phase service a-c watt-hour meters, not exceeding 50 test ampere rating, on circuits not exceeding 300 volts;
• 3. Handling energized conductors, and by-passing load on circuits not exceeding 300 volts, without interrupting service;
• 4. Inspecting watt-hour meters and service entrance equipment, and investigating related complaints, on domestic and small commercial installations;
• 5. Verify signal strength on meters read over the air (OTA);
• 6. Read and understand electric prints;
• 7. Inspecting watt-hour meters and associated equipment on domestic and small commercial installations, where seals are reported broken by unauthorized or unknown persons; resealing equipment;
• 8. Inspecting installations for evidence of diversion and other irregularities and reports all abnormal conditions;

9. Working from a ladder, or bucket performs all duties necessary to disconnect / reconnect electric services on customer side.

10. Performs zero, low usage, and high residential and light commercial bill investigations.

11. Reads interval meters.

• 12. Installing, changing, and removing self-contained single and three phase a-c watt-hour meters and watt-hour demand meters, not exceeding 50 test ampere rating, and load control devices on circuits not exceeding 300 volts;
• 13. Installing, changing, and removing the customer side of single phase service drops, not larger than 1-θ, on circuits not exceeding 300 volts, when qualified and assigned;
• 14. Verifying suitability of watt-hour meters and associated equipment assigned to installations;
• 15. Verifying customers' metered circuits on meter installations;
• 16. Making incidental changes in wiring associated with meter installations, in connection with inspecting, testing, installing, changing, and removing watt-hour meters and load control devices, and related operations;
• 17. Inspecting, testing, checking, programming, and repairing, in the shop or laboratory, multi-element a-c watt-hour meters;
• repair connection blocks, test switches, test leads and miscellaneous material, inspecting, checking, adjusting, making repairs, requiring an intermediate degree of skill, on component parts of watt-hour meters, and associated equipment;
• assembling and wiring meter panels and temporary meter boxes, of intermediate ratings and complexity;
• 18. Repairing self-contained single-phase watt hour meters, performing operations such as : inspecting for damage and defects;
• cleaning and replacing parts; checking for operating condition; operating and using conventional types of test boards and test circuits;
• 19. Respond to secondary electric emergency calls as required on circuits not exceeding 300 volts, reporting findings and making repairs from DP&L source to house when qualified to do so;
• 20. Performing all types of service disconnects and reconnects including for customer non-payments on circuits not exceeding 300 volts;
• 21. Be able to accept payment in lieu of disconnecting service on shut-off non-pay orders;
• 22. Performs all work necessary to install, repair, replace, and remove services not exceeding 300 volts;
• 23. Making minor repairs to meter boxes;

24. Delivering metering equipment to job sites.

• 25. Filling out standard forms, preparing reports and sketches, and performing miscellaneous clerical work as the need arises;
• 26. Access customer account information as required and keeping it confidential;
• 27. Report hazards identified in the field and correct if qualified;
• 28. Driving motor vehicle, when assigned;
• 29. Performing equipment inspector duties as needed;

30. Performing other similar or less skilled work; and

31. Attend training as assigned.

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Last updated : 2024-04-08