BTU-Electric Meter Technician (Apprentice)

Job Description:

BTU-Electric Meter Technician (Apprentice)

Description

Job Summary
While enrolled in the Electric Meter Technician Apprenticeship Program for Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ), this position works with high and low-voltage equipment involved in electric kilowatt-hour metering and performs meter testing and maintenance.
Essential Job Functions

• Tests all types of electric meters.
• Troubleshoots metering problems.
• Installs special metering applications.
• Learns and displays a working knowledge of work rules and safety practices.
• Responds with sound judgment to unusual and hazardous circumstances.
• Maintains responsibility for verifying the condition of all vehicles, equipment and tools provided for use in the performance of work.
• Represents BTU in a manner conducive to good public relations.
• Assists with recordkeeping and maintains a log of work assigned/performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/ GED .
• Work experience in construction, maintenance or repair of electrical/electronic equipment, or other labor/skilled trades experience is preferred.
• Must be able to progress successfully through a four-year apprentice training program. Depending on experience/training, applicants may come in at a higher level within the apprentice program.
• After successful completion of the apprentice program, the Apprentice Electric Meter Technician shall be advanced to the position of to a journeyman level Electric Meter Technician.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Requires a Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Residence must be within 30-minute response time.

Salary:

$19.34/hour