Job Posting End Date

08-21-2025

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Job Summary

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

Job Description

Residency Requirements: Successful candidates will reside within 30 miles driving distance under normal driving conditions to the Texarkana Service Center

Meter Electrician C

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billingInstall, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters.

Test singlephase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracyProgram meters

Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment

Investigate irregular usageInvestigate 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

Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below:Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:State Driver's License

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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 general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.

Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general 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.

Principal Line of Progression: From: Direct employment To: Meter Electrician B

Meter Electrician B

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform all duties of lower classifications as requiredInstall and maintain transformer rated meters and instrument transformersInstall and maintain external data recorders and associated equipmentInstall and maintain pulse meters, isolation relays, and associated equipmentTest self-contained and transformer rated meters for proper operation and accuracyTest instrument transformers for proper operation and accuracyInvestigate transformer rated service power quality problems, install event recorders and produce reportsVisually inspect distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage MonitorsDisconnect and reconnect secondary services at the point of attachmentReplace meter sockets and enclosures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below:Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Work Experience requirement listed below:24 months as a Meter Electrician C

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:State Driver License

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classificationWithin 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification 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 general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification. Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner. Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general 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.Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company.Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench

Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Meter Electrician A

Meter Electrician A

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform all duties of lower classifications as requiredInstall, maintain, and test intra-change, inter-change, and generating plant meters, instrument transformers, and associated equipmentInstall, maintain, and test satellite, land line, ethernet, and other remote metering and associated equipmentInstall, maintain and test loss compensated metering and associated equipmentInstall, maintain, test, and operate distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage MonitorsInstall and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructureDisconnect and reconnect secondary and primary services at the pole or transformer and replace primary fuses where applicablePerform a variety of special tests and inspections related to customer bill complaints, inquiries, and energy diversion investigations. Prepare related reportsAssist with and perform distribution studies including inspection of distribution equipment, circuits, analysis, and preparing reports.Operate and perform work from aerial lift devices.Develop and provide employee training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below: Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology

Work Experience requirement listed below: 24 months as a Meter Electrician B 

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: State Driver License.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Not Yet Determined

Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician B classification

 

Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations

Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekendsWork late shifts as neededWork independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive mannerProficiently use computers and applications related to this classificationEffectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate mannerPromote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general publicComply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of ConductReport hazards and abnormal conditionsAttend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employeesAbility to walk long distances as determined by the CompanyAbility to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Higher classification, if qualified

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U073-R32

Compensation Range:

$33.84-34.96 USD

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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