Description

Meter Technician

Posting Date:December 23, 2025

Job Posting Number:           2025-097

Pay Grade:8

Department:Operations, Operations Support/Meter Shop

Location:Keystone Heights

Classification:                         Non-Exempt

Notes:This is a current position.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing [email protected] or by calling 352-473-8000, EXT 8264 or 8270.  Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Classification Summary:

Individuals in positions allocated to this class perform skilled, technical, trades work performing transformer meter installation and maintenance. Primary responsibilities include performing the required work in connection with maintenance, operation, and service of distribution lines, transmission lines, substations protective equipment, regulators, transformer rated meters, and other related equipment owned by the Cooperative.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Meter Technician Supervisor who reviews the work on a periodic basis to ensure that the employee is performing the duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner and is providing adequate direction to lower-level meter technicians and adhering to safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions

(Note:  These job functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  All employees are expected to demonstrate cooperation in working with others, deal effectively with members and practice safety consciousness.)

1. Transformer Rated Meters.  Installs, tests, repairs, calibrates and performs maintenance on transformer rated meters and other related equipment.
2. Coordinate Outages.  Coordinates planned outages with members and district offices for metering equipment change-outs and maintenance projects. 
3. Clearance Approval.  Receives clearance to energize or to temporarily de-energize power lines from the Operations Department and/or district. 
4. Paperwork.  Is responsible for inspecting completed transformer rated meter installation within thirty (30) days following installation. 
5. Metering Software.  Knows and properly uses personal computers and laptops with metering software, specifically MV90 xi software. 
6. Power Quality.  Performs power quality investigations of large power consumers and submits load data to engineering for evaluation. 
7. Tools and Equipment.  Is responsible for test equipment on transformer rated meters and other test equipment, to include metering equipment at member level and in substations. 
8. Safety.  Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position. 
9. Other Essential Duties.  Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, includes responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.

Other Job Duties:

1. Performs maintenance and repair work, when necessary, to MV90 metering equipment.
2. Installs, tests and calibrates transducers, transponders and other related equipment as needed.
3. Complies with all traffic laws and related safety rules and safe work practices in the Cooperative Safety Manual and is able to perform CPR and first aid.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires an Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited university or college with a major in electronics, plus four (4) years of experience in metering with an electric utility, preferably through Clay Electric's line of progression for Meter Technician. 

Substitution:

Additional related experience may be substituted for the Associate of Science degree on a year for year basis.

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to use electronic test equipment and the knowledge to interpret the results. 

Broad knowledge of electrical theory and practical application of theoretical concepts.

Working knowledge of AMI meter operation and testing procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend meter diagrams.

Ability to use personal computers in the scope of programming microprocessor-based meters and equipment and the ability to learn metering software.

Ability to install power quality test equipment and interpret results to recommend solutions.

Ability to recognize and correct areas in meter design, meter circuit assembly and application.

Ability to diagnose meter malfunctions and restore meters to normal operation.

Ability to understand the meaning and significance of manufacturers’ technical publications.

This position requires the employee to be available to perform work after normal working hours when necessary.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status.  Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug-free workplace policy.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E-Verify.  E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.  This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

JOB ANALYSIS FORM

for

METER TECHNICIAN

This form is used to determine the essential function and physical requirements of each

job class for recruitment purposes to comply with the American With Disabilities Act.

Tools, Equipment, Vehicles, or Machinery Used:

Small and full size bucket trucks, step and extension ladders, meter testers (shop and field), personal computer (laptop and desktop), distribution field equipment (voltmeter, amp probe, line logger, long stick and hot stick), hand tools, power tools, shovels

Work Conditions:

Communication Requirements:

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Note: - In terms of an 8-hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33% of the time, "Frequently" means 34% to 66% of the time, and "Continuously" means 67% to 100% of the time.

Definitions:

1. Simple Grasping- Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
2. Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
3. Pulling-Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
4. Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.