Apprentice Rural Electric Cooperative Jobs in Florida

JOB TITLE: Journeyman Meter Specialist
Location: North Fort Myers, FL
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.
Our benefits include:

• Hourly wages of up to $52.79
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus of up to $15,000
• Generous Benefits Package:
  • Company-wide annual incentive plan
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
  • Company funded Pension Plan
  • On-site wellness/medical facility
  • Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Wellness program with financial rewards
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Group life insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.
Position Summary: Install and maintain electricity metering and recording devices to ensure compliance with the accuracy standards set by LCEC and relevant regulatory requirements. This involves rigorous testing, calibration, and routine maintenance to uphold precision in measurements and reliability in data collection, thereby supporting effective energy management and regulatory compliance. This position is required to be on standby as scheduled and work irregular hours when required. This position is required to be on standby as scheduled and work irregular hours when required.
Position Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain & repair electricity meters & associated equipment, ensuring installations are in accordance with expected loads. Ensure metering equipment accurately measures energy & demand information for revenue billing purposes.
• Conduct voltage surveys and analyze test results. Detect & correct abnormal voltage conditions.
• Conduct dielectric testing of aerial devices and underground cable to ensure the electrical integrity of aerial devices and underground cable and ensure that aerial devices comply with OSHA standards.
• Respond to after-hours work needs and assist with coordinating the emergency repair of the electric system to respond within the established time frame to consumer and electric system needs and restore service in a timely manner following an outage.
• Complete all work in conformance w/ LCEC's Accident Prevention Rules.
• Responsible for the performance of assigned work in accordance with LCEC standards and practices.
• Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Apprenticeship; Completion of a Meter Journeyman Apprenticeship program. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate within Windows environment to create, open and close files or applications using a mouse. (Required)
• Familiar with LCEC Meter Testing Software Packages including MeterMate, WattNet Express, L&G 1132, and operation of a WECO test board. (Preferred)
• Familiar with LCEC Voltage Monitoring software packages including PMI. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid in State Florida driver license or ability to obtain w/in 30 days of employment. (Required)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:

Standing Frequently,
Walking Frequently,
Sitting Frequently,
Lifting Frequently 50lbs,
Carrying Occasionally,
Pushing Occasionally,
Pulling Occasionally,
Climbing Occasionally,
Balancing Occasionally,
Stooping Occasionally,
Kneeling Occasionally,
Crouching Occasionally,
Crawling Rarely,
Reaching Occasionally,
Handling Occasionally,
Grasping Occasionally,
Feeling Rarely,
Talking Frequently,
Hearing Constantly,
Repetitive Motions Frequently,
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.
Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.