Job description
Flexibility Option:Job Req Id:
27766
Description:
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Brooklyn Park , MN or Marshall, MN or Bemidji, MN, or Fargo, ND, Des Moines, IA, Sioux Falls, SD
**Travel is required up to 90% of the time.
Job Summary
Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors. Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Observes all conditions at the time of the service; often there can be hazards present that render conducting our efforts un-safe. Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
Deploys AMR/AMI equipment.
Typically works with single phase and low voltage systems.
Removes and replaces existing electric meters
Takes and records voltages
Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved.
Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment
Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use. i.e. Voltage and Current Transformers
Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads.
Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on residential installations. i.e. Substations and Utility Generation sites.
Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered.
Follows and complies to all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
Completes all reports as needed and verify they are getting to the lead technician.
Non-essential Functions
Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.
Qualifications
Must be 21 Years of age
High School degree or GED
A background in electricity is a plus but not required
Requires a valid driver's license
Experience with basic hand tools
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
Ability to travel
Ability to learn to work with electricity
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate.
Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Waist:
< than 10 lbs. - Continuously
10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
< than 10 lbs. - Continuously
10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
100+ lbs. - Occasionally
Carried for Distance:
< than 10 lbs. - Continuously
10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently
Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Continuously
Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Occasionally
Use of a computer - Occasionally
Use of a telephone - Frequently
Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Continuously
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continuously
Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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