Field Mechanical Meter Tester Job Description Sample

Experience on the following:

• Responsible for the verification and validation of latest test devices and software applications.
• Includes executing field test in a mobile or stationary LTE and CDMA and/or GSM environments.
• Working experience on Wireless protocol standards like LTE, LTE-Advanced, VoLTE, IMS
• Creates, extends, and executes automated test plans to verify Wireless Mobile operation.
• Use of logging tools and analyzing issue from logs, call failure and call drop analysis.
• Prepare test reports on readiness of software after analysis of test results (Pass/Failures).
• Report defects found during testing on the test management system and track defect status periodically.
• Analyze carrier requirement documents/3GPP specifications, develop test cases and create drive routes.
• Communicate effectively with other team members, developers in US and located around the globe.

• MM, Connectivity, Android FW services testing experience
• Well equipped with Bugzilla, QPST, QXDM, ADB shell and other Android usage tools

Job Summary: Safely performs all duties associated with measuring, regulating, odorization, and dehydration.

Completes inspections, testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of regulators, meters, line heaters and other related equipment. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, after hour calls, and customer complaints. Nothing in this job summary restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Qualifications: High school education with basic computer skills. Requires a strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently.

Possess or acquire a valid commercial motor vehicle driver's license appropriate for the position. (NOTE: Must be 21 to acquire a CDL valid for interstate travel). Must be able to perform all the essential functions required of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Qualifications Qualified Meter Inspector with strong computer skills, field experience in gas measurement, and a background in electronic correctors and regulators.

Experience in operating a tractor/trailer unit with excellent driving and safety records. Highly motivated self-starter with good written/oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to exceed the needs of the customer and grow the Company's regulated and non-regulated businesses. Additional Information • Must be legally authorized to work in United States, no sponsorships considered.

• Subject to Pre-employment Drug Testing Policy and Background Check.

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Additional Information • Must be legally authorized to work in United States, no sponsorships considered.

• Subject to Pre-employment Drug Testing Policy and Background Check.

Apply online at jobs.mdu.com

At Exelon, we've got a place for you!

Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Exelon will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are also dedicated to motivating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, and health and retirement benefits.

Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon!

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under limited supervision, performs fabrication, installation, removal, programming, repair, calibration, testing and maintenance work on electric meters, transformers, capacitors, services and all types of energized secondary (600V or less) or de-energized energy measuring systems and devices. Performs laboratory testing (600V or less), calibration and maintenance of all meters and metering equipment.

Installation, exchanges, wiring and testing of transformer rated meters and instrument transformers in the field is excluded. Performs meter specialty services on a contract basis. Directs others assisting him/her in such work.

Assists in the development and implementation of training. Responsible for effective operation of assigned personnel, and safety of him/herself, assigned personnel, and the public. Required:

High school or vocational school education or equivalent

Experience demonstrating skill working on meters and all types of electric energy measuring devices and systems along with material handling

Experience demonstrating skill using hand, pneumatic and/or hydraulic tools to perform manual work functions

Experience demonstrating skill operating non-Commercial Driver's License vehicles and material handling equipment

Ability and willingness to work from a ladder, scaffolding or other elevated equipment

Ability and willingness to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods of time, (for example, reaching, heavy lifting, walking, stooping and climbing) while wearing required PPE

Ability and willingness to follow safety guidelines, policies, and procedures

Ability and willingness to take necessary training to progress in position

Ability and willingness to work rotating shift work, on holidays and weekends, and overtime as required

Ability and willingness to perform a second role in accordance with Company Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for all employees

Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations and job sites

Must successfully pass a qualification test

Must have a valid driver's license

Must successfully pass a Criminal History Background Check

Must successfully pass drug test

Preferred:

Experience demonstrating skill working in a shop environment on energized equipment restricted to secondary voltages (600V or less)

Experience demonstrating skill reading or inspecting electric and gas meters

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

EEO is the Law Poster

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 Cresco, IA or Rockford, MN

This position will be located near Cresco, Iowa in Northeast Iowa. Work also near Rockford, Minnesota

Candidate must be willing to travel up to 90% of the time

Temporary role of 6 + months

JOB SUMMARY

Works as a team member with the ultimate 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

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 100 locations in 22 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.

Mission

Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.

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?

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

#BSEcareers

Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under general supervision, to perform field work involved in reading water meters and recording water consumption for utility service customers.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Meter Reader I exercises no supervision. Meter Reader II may exercise limited technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. Meter Reader III may exercise occasional technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

Examples of Duties

Accurately read water meters on assigned routes, normally at curb and alley locations; accurately record readings on a hand held data device; make necessary calculations.

Check to determine conditions of water meters; report visible meter defects, leaks, and related problems in the form of a trouble code or service order.

Check meters that should be off; report any illegal use of water.

Meter Reader II/III:

Demonstrate knowledge of geography, street locations, and meter locations within the City.

Meter Reader III:

Perform as crew leader on an as needed basis. Duties may include route management, downloading meter reads into accounting/billing system, handling customer complaints, and resolving problems.

Prepare necessary reports and records, which include assigning route numbers to new accounts and enter work orders into the computer.

Deliver crewmembers to work locations.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Meter Reader II/III:

Knowledge of:

Operation of hand held data devices and interface with billing/accounting systems.

Skill to:

Operate hand held meter reading device.

Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Learn geography and street locations of the City.

Collect and maintain detailed records on a hand held data device.

Accurately enter water meter readings into hand held data recorder.

Identify defects in water meters.

Maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy.

Demonstrate independence in performing assigned duties with sound judgment.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Meter Reader I

This is an entry-level position. No previous experience is required.

Meter Reader II

Three (3) years of experience comparable to a Meter Reader I with the City of Abilene.

Demonstrated knowledge of City geography and street and meter locations.

Meter Reader III

Two (2) years of experience as a Meter Reader II with the City of Abilene for a total of 5 years of experience.

Demonstrated ability to manage routes and download meter readings for billing purposes.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required.

Meter Reader II

Completion of the City of Abilene Core training courses.

Completion of the following City of Abilene Elective training courses: Building Better Communication and Negotiating Conflict.

Meter Reader III

Completion of the following City of Abilene Elective training courses: Teamwork, Celebrating Diversity, and Stress Management.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ten (10) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to stand, walk long distances, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat.

Exposure to cold, heat, and outdoor hazards.

With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Supplemental Information

City of Abilene Core Values

Respect

• Demonstrating through our actions that we hold ourselves and our citizens in high enough regard to do what we say we will do, in the timeframe we commit to.

• Recognizing that everyone has dignity and deserves helpful, courteous, and prompt attention.

• Consistently doing what is necessary, expected, and required, and when able to do so, exceeding expectations.

Integrity

• Possessing an unwavering commitment to doing the right things right.

• Consistently adhering to high professional and ethical standards.

• Keeping commitments to our citizens, co-workers, and others.

Service Above Self

• Being open and approachable to council members, citizens, and our fellow employees at all times.

• Treating our customers like we would like to be treated.

• Fostering a servant's heart in ourselves and each other by conscientiously doing what is best for the community in all cases.

• Passionately committed to serving others.

• Helping to make our citizens' lives better.

• Finding ways to say yes.

Excellence in All We Do

• Delivering on promises made, taking personal responsibility for achieving community-minded goals.

• Leading by example, recognizing the importance of working together to meet everyone's needs, treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

• Sharing resources and information freely.

• Communicating regularly and honestly with council members, citizens, and employees.

• Having a can-do attitude.

At CenterPoint Energy, our vision is to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value. To us this means more than just doing business, it means being guided by a set of core values that define who we are and what we believe. We're committed to doing business every day with: safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect.

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 140 years. We've created an energy delivery company with electric and natural gas utility businesses and competitive energy businesses that benefit our shareholders, customers, employees and communities.

The strength is in our numbers:

• Operate electric and natural gas utility businesses in eight states

• Competitive energy businesses' footprint in nearly 40 states

• Assets totaling nearly $29 billion

• $27 billion enterprise value

• Approximately 14,000 employees

This opportunity is located in Greenfield

Greenfield, part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area, allows you to enjoy the small town feel and comfort while offering close access to major attractions, professional events, and entertainment, Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers to name a few! Enjoy the outdoors? Riley Park offers multiple sport fields and even a sledding hill for winter fun. Greenfield is an easy drive to Cincinnati, Louisville and Chicago.

What you will be doing

• Measuring gas usage of customers utilizing automated meter reading equipment and manually reading meters

• Performing limited service orders and collections activities

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Capable of physically and mentally working on gas facilities

• Capable of learning safety rules associated with job duties and follow same

• Self-motivated with ability to work well with others

• Possess good mechanical aptitude

• Ability to bend, climb, crawl, stoop, lift and maintain body balance

• Ability to endure exposure to outside elements in all seasons and undesirable conditions

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers

• Required to have and maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles

• Required to be available to work overtime

It would be awesome if you have

• Computer skills

What we bring to you

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement to help advance your knowledge, skills and even your career

• Career ladder opportunities and colleagues with a vast amount of knowledge and experience committed to your growth, development and success

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for you and your family

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company contribution regardless of your contribution along with company match opportunities for additional savings

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Competitive compensation including at risk incentive potential

Job Description:

Perform test functions on electrical, mechanical and optical hardware.
1.) Works from prints, schematics, engineering changes, wiring diagrams, procedures, sketches, and similar documentation of electrical, electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other functional subsystems
2.) Tests, evaluates, and verifies the performance of subsystems for conformance with technical and operational requirements; validates and performs systems tests under direction of higher graded employee
3.) Sets up and operates requisite checkout equipment, specially designed functional test panels and consoles, and other recording devices
4.) Analyzes subsystems failures and malfunctions to determine cause; rectifies by performing minor repairs, such as replacing malfunctions units, parts, or wiring and completes checkout; or requests cognizant manufacturing, engineering, or quality division for requisite corrective action. Performs retest of reworked or modified subsystems
5.) Observes, records, analyzes, verifies and interprets sectional and composite instrument and panel readings, makes computations and calculations requisite to the collation of data and assists higher graded personnel in locating and eliminating discontinuities and transient irregularities caused by test station interference
6.) Recommends changes in tests and testing procedures to facilitate the obtaining of complete and accurate test information
7.) Performs other assigned functions such as maintaining pertinent logs and records, demonstrating equipment operations and trains other technicians as required.
8.) Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between Lockheed Martin and the UAW.

MFCPO

MFCREFER

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.

Ability to use scopes, multimeters, power generators in the testing and verification of electrical, electronic, and electro-optical assemblies.

Must be able to follow written procedures and policies.

Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as required according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Closes: June 30, 2019

Salary: $18.43 per hour

Job Description

This is a temporary position to read gas and electric meters in the field and provide billing for customers by operating an electronic billing machine or using computer cards. To note and record irregularities and assist customers with questions or complaints.

This position is the highest of a multi-step progression and is expected to know all aspects of Meter Reader duties for the Company. Lower steps in this classification are expected to progress into all aspects of these duties.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of basic math and good communication skills. Requires a valid driver's license and be willing to provide transportation for use on the job if required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

To Apply

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Pre-employment screening requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Avista is committed to the goal of Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination law.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please let us know if you would like assistance.