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Colorado Springs Utilities Electric Meter Specialist in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Electric Meter Specialist
Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft
Pay Range $53.31
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 4/22/24
Applications are being accepted until: 5/6/24
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Electric Meter Specialist
The starting pay for this position is $53.31 followed by an increase to $55.98 upon successfully completing probation (six months). This position is also eligible for relocation assistance.
Our Advanced Metering Team is seeking a journey-level Electric Meter Specialist to be our subject matter expert for electric metering (e.g., self-contained, transformer-rated, and primary metering), ensuring the proper installation and functionality of our single-phase and three-phase meters. This role provides you with opportunities to stay on top of the latest trends in metering by using the latest technology as well as mentoring the next wave of Electric Meter Specialists through our apprenticeship program. This position also operates on a rotating schedule of working both in the shop and out in the field, all while handling a variety of electric metering tasks and duties.
A day in the life of an Electric Meter Specialist may include:
Installing, exchanging, and disconnecting both self-contained and transformer-rated electric meters and related equipment
Performing inspections and ensuring proper operation of electric meters through testing, programming, repairs, and beta testing
Ensuring meter compliance with standards and specifications
Maintaining meter testing equipment to comply with industry standards
Maintaining records and entering daily meter transactions into multiple applications
Providing technical assistance and support to staff and customers
Who You Are:
Relevant experience (i.e., five years) in advanced electric metering in lieu of an apprenticeship; otherwise, completion of either a Department of Labor (DOL) certified electric meter apprenticeship OR an employer-sponsored non-registered apprenticeship program is required
Knowledge of electric metering (e.g., self-contained, transformer-rated, and primary metering)
Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity, trigonometry, vector diagrams pertaining to electrical metering, and fundamentals (i.e., construction, maintenance, testing, standards) of electrical metering equipment
Experience working with single-phase metering and three-phase metering, and working on transformer-rated meters
Experience safely working on energized circuits so as not to interrupt continuous service to customers
Experience with analyzing, testing, and programming electric meters to meet specifications
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this position, as this position requires operating a Colorado Springs Utilities-owned vehicle.
Who We Are:
One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
Our Commitment to our Employees... Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas to include those with a STEM OPT extension ). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft