CITY OF BAY CITY
METERING TECHNICIAN II - ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
LOCAL 482
JOB SUMMARY
This is highly skilled and complex position in installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, and calibrating digital solid-state single-phase, poly-phase, time-of-use, and other complex electrical meters, instrument transformers, communications equipment, and other related equipment.
Work includes assisting with substation inspections and maintenance of substation transformers, breakers, regulators, and all station instrumentation. Installation and maintenance of substation system monitoring equipment and remote field SCADA equipment.
Work is performed under general supervision as well as by procedure.
ILLUSTRATIVE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the class.
- Field installation of single phase and poly phase metering, and associated instrumentation.
- Field installation of current and potential transformers and all associated wiring.
- Perform metering shuts and restorations.
- Interact with customers and the public daily.
- Complete paperwork and record-keeping associated with job functions in a professional and timely manner.
- Investigate and resolve customer high bill complaints.
- Troubleshoot metering applications utilizing portable computer equipment.
- Install system monitoring equipment and related SCADA equipment.
- Assist with substation switching operations.
- Calibrate meters and perform mathematical calculations related to meter programming and testing.
- Use and maintain computer-based software systems for all installed meters.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair causes of metering equipment malfunction or improper operation.
- Read and translate complex electronic metering data for billing.
- Assist in performing substation inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary to perform the work.
- Electrical theory, principles, electrical circuits, and wiring systems.
- NEC, NFPA 70E, and NESC
- Basic customer service principles.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous manner.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and the ability to understand and accurately follow oral and written instructions to maintain and prepare accurate records and written reports.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the completion of mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE
- Must possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent certificate.
- Associate degree in electrical/instrumentation or a closely related field required. A minimum of four (4) years progressive experience in an electrical utility field is preferred.
- Successful completion of a Meter Technician curriculum OR State of Michigan Master Electrician License is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of computer programs including Microsoft applications, email, meter programming software, and related database programs.
- CDL Class B Preferred.
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