Full Time Journeyman Meterman Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This is a Full-Time, Non-Bargaining, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with the starting hourly range of $42.51 - $44.38.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Advanced skill work on journeyman level in repairing, testing, and installing a wide variety of electric meters and related metering equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Include the following, other duties may be assigned.  (The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed.   They are not exclusive or all-inclusive and will vary with assignments.) 

• Tests, repairs, installs & removes, turns on and turns off all types of electrical meter equipment including primary voltage equipment
• Install, remove and analyze single phase and 3 phase power monitoring equipment
• Wires CT rated meter cans, tests and wire current and potential transformers in the field
• Record test data, completes service orders, and other clerical functions
• Performs current diversion and meter tampering investigations
• Monitor and Troubleshoot School zone Lights and EV charging stations 
• Troubleshooting AMI System issues
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public
• Must possess a State of Florida driver’s license 

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Meterman Journeyman or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Graduation from High school diploma/GED
• Four years as a Meterman Journeyman 
• Computer experience is necessary

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of basic electricity as applied to light and power, meter applications and AMI/AMR Systems.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all types of meters and metering circuits of all electric service rendered by the Company.
• Knowledge of operating a computer as related to electric meters and meter monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices relating to electricity.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position involves moderate to heavy work in an outdoor setting with exposure to loud noises, chemicals, debris, air and waterborne pathogens.  There is frequent need to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands, arms and legs, climb, kneel, stoop and lift medium objects (up to 50 pounds), use of ariel devices (bucket truck) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. The City of Lake Worth promotes a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.

 

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment.  Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions in the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: 

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union.  Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.