• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.; and
• One (1) year of experience as a journey level electrical worker and/or completion of a formal thirty-six (36) month Electric Meter Technician apprenticeship program.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of application and for duration of employment.

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

Under general supervision: 

• Performs shop and field tests;
• Repairs, rebuilds, installs, and wires all styles of electricity meters and metering equipment, including transformer rated meters, pulse relays, and recorders;
• Troubleshoots complex metering schemes;
• Performs routine field checks of complex industrial meters to insure proper operation;
• Determines types of meters and related material necessary to accurately record electrical energy consumption;
• Investigates power quality complaints;
• Creates reports and assists Engineers and Supervisors with data interpretation utilizing various power quality analyzers and associated software packages.
• Performs load surveys;
• Makes minor instrument repairs and calibrations;
• Maintains electricity meter and departmental instrument histories;
• Receives and issues electricity meters and related material;
• Maintains accurate inventory records;
• Operates computers for shop work, field testing, and interrogation of metering installations;
• Builds and installs metering programs utilizing various metering software packages;
• Troubleshoots metering communication issues; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Various electricity meters and metering software packages, their operation, and the methods and equipment used in their testing and repair;
• Various Power Quality analyzers and associated software, their operation and methods of installation and data retrieval;
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary; and
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards.

Ability to: 

• Perform minor electrical work efficiently and safely;
• Keep and maintain accurate time, materials, and preventative maintenance history records;
• Perform basic mathematical calculations;
•  Use a personal computer and use standard word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs;
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public;
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties;
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines;
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals;
• Maintain calm, composed, and professional performance regardless of the situation; adapt easily and respond quickly, stay focused and remember details;
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties; and
• Ability to lift 75 pounds of static weight.

• Applicants must possess normal color vision at time of appointment. 
• Manual dexterity is required for this position. 
• Incumbents in this classification may be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations; . 
• Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment.