Field Meter Technician I at Southern Company

Augusta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

4378.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Meter Installation, Electrical Knowledge, Safety Regulations, Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Compliance, Maintenance, Repair, Inspection, Team Coordination, Flexibility, Self-Motivation, Weather Adaptability, Driving Skills

Industry

Utilities

Description

Field Meter Technician I The Field Meter Technician I position will provide support to the Metro Atlanta area various other statewide locations outside Metro Atlanta customer service, metering, distribution, and engineer departments. The position will require installation, removal, connecting / disconnecting service due to nonpayment of service for all AMI residential and small commercial class meters. The FMT I will perform testing, maintenance, and repairs for residential and small commercial self-contained meter sockets. In addition, the position will ensure that all metering equipment is in compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for AMI meter installations. Available Locations: Augusta DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to the following. - Maintain, thorough knowledge of applicable rules associated with GPC’s metering installation standards, safety section zero, environmental regulations, OSHA regulations, practice safe work methods, use required personal protective equipment and conduct job briefings - Interact with customers as required on a daily bases and provide world class customer service with Southern Style behaviors - Schedule installations with customers and coordinate work with local forces and electrical contractors as necessary - Ensure compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for meter installations - Maintain electric residential and small commercial meters, metering systems and various accessories used primarily for installations measuring power interchange with residential and commercial customers via inspections, repairs, testing and verification of connections / constants. Repair meter bases as needed in accordance with GPC standards - Identify metering related hazards and repair meter bases as needed, in accordance with GPC standards - Perform audits of AMI system meters as prescribed by PSC requirements - Perform other related duties for Region Customer Service, Metering, Distribution, and Engineering departments as assigned or necessary. This includes SERP duty on numbered or non-numbered storms JOB REQUIREMENTS: - High school diploma with knowledge of basic electricity required. - Technical certificate or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications preferred. - Must pass the CAST and/or additional test prescribed by SCS – HR testing. - Must complete and pass 5-day GPC-MS-MSR- Meter Service Order training - 2 to 3 years of experience installing meters, repairing meter bases and removing self-contained residential/commercial class meters – preferred - Exhibit and demonstrate Southern Company’s “Southern Style” values of unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment - Must be able to frequently work in extreme weather conditions throughout the entire year. All climatic conditions will be experienced in this position (heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.). - Ability to interact professionally and courteously with all customers - Good computer skills with ability to obtain AMI and ARMS III system training, which is required to perform the job duties - Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record. - Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision - Have flexibility and be available to work overtime as needed Other Requirements - To be considered for an interview, candidates must pass (or have passed) the Construction and Skilled Trades test (CAST) - Must be available to work storm duty additional hours/overtime which could include working evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays. Must be available to work at other company locations when needed, including traveling out of town and overnight stay. - Candidate/new hire must provide proper safety toe shoes or boots. - Candidate should meet the physical requirements of the position, including (but not limited to): bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, hearing, overhead reaching, stooping and standing for long periods of time, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and heavy lifting This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between GPC and IBEW Local 84. The current starting pay for ALL HIRES is $4378 per month which equates to approximately $25.25 per hour Union membership is optional. FMT I candidates who receive job offers will be hired at its starting rate, regardless of experience/skills. This rate is non-negotiable. Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America' s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company' s promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia' s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Responsibilities

The Field Meter Technician I will install, remove, and maintain AMI residential and small commercial class meters while ensuring compliance with GPC’s standards. The role also involves interacting with customers and performing audits of metering systems as required.