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JOURNEYMAN METERMAN (Santa Fe NM)

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A Meter Reader works for a utility company to check meters that record the water, electricity or natural gas used by residential and commercial customers.

$51,631 / year median in New Mexico

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Journeyman Meterman Union:
U32 $56.79 per Hour
DEPARTMENT
ELECTRIC
METER DUTIES
Under general directive supervision of the electric meter-working foreman. Directs apprentices, skilled and semiskilled workers in performing a variety of duties by inspecting, testing, and adjusting electric meters. Plans installation and performs primary and secondary instrument transformer metering, installs current and potential transformers for industrial and commercial customers including the installation and maintenance of electric meters at power plant and substations. Installs various types of var-demand or var-hour meters and directs the testing of special meters and instrument transformers when needed, assists in ¿standardization laboratory¿ on assignment in developing and maintaining ¿ working standards¿ accuracy of equipment. Investigates and eliminates sources of radio and television interference by patrolling Company lines or checking household appliances for trouble areas. Maintains a complete record of meter installations, tests and changes made, and costs to meter cards. Maintains a record of special metering equipment on hand, anticipates future needs. Contacts customers, builders, and contractors to assist them with problems concerning meter wiring and installation. Instructs personnel in the proper and safe way to perform their duties, and instructs and trains new personnel in the use of tools and equipment. Conforms with all safety policies as established by the Company, and is responsible for the general safety of subordinates and in administering first aid to injured persons when necessary, complies with apprentice requirements in the training of apprentices. Performs other related and assigned duties.
SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627. PI286229518