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Portland General Electric Company
Journeyman Meterman
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What they do
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.
$47,578 / year median in Oregon
-2% projected decline
Job Description
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. It is recognized that the Company is engaged in a public service requiring continuous operation, and it is agreed that recognition of such an obligation of continuous service is imposed upon both the Company and the Union.
Journeyman Meterman Headquarters:
Wilsonville Operations Center Rate of pay: $70.87/hourHours:
Day Shift DUTIES:
(Essential Job Responsibilities)- Work safely
- Install, test, repair and maintain all types, sizes and voltages of alternating current meters.
- Perform meter shop activities including operating all test equipment, refurbishing all alternating current meters, programming, software interface with electronic meters and meter database support.
- Maintain the meter stock.
- Wire up and install current, potential, and special metering jobs, and test and repair power and demand meters.
- Do distribution testing as needed, including investigating customers' complaints regarding voltage fluctuations, high bills etc. This will often require discussing the results of the investigation with the customer.
- Meet with customers and other members of the public and discuss matters such as meter accuracy and energy usage information.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Will be required to live within reasonable distance of headquarters.
QUALIFICATIONS
(Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required)- Journeyman meterman card required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driving medical card.
- Driver's license required.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA required.
- Must be physically and mentally able to perform the job efficiently and safely.
- Must be able to get along well with customers and general public.