Meter Technician (36025 RGE) West Avenue, Rochester, NY

Job Info

POSITION:  Union:  Meter Technician (RGE-West Avenue)(36025)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

LOCATION:   RGE-NY-West Avenue  

Responsibilities

Overview

Energy Delivery, Electric Field Operations Electric Meter Field Technicians respond to customer trouble calls that require outside and inside service.  They are also the key component of electric meter field operations.  They demonstrate effective customer service communications

and technical skills.  These individuals make themselves available to meet diverse trouble calls emanating from the Energy Control Center (ECC).  The Electric Meter Field technicians troubleshoot secondary services from the pole to the house, and inside the house.  They respond

to trouble calls involving no lights, partial lights, dim lights, flickering lights, low wires, and wires down in addition to detaching and reattaching meter boxes.  These technicians perform systematic meter exchanges as mandated by the PSC.  They perform exchanges of various

types of meters.  In addition, they perform scheduled systems maintenance and repair on specific types of overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.  These technicians are responsible to ensure the safety of the crew, the general public, and RG&E facilities.  They are required to work all shifts and every calendar day on a scheduled basis.  They are also on call continuously. Their diverse skills enable them to identify real and potential system problems.  Applying these skills reduces customer outage time because of their explicit ability to identify real and potential system problems. Applying these skills reduces customer outage time because of their explicit ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems throughout the entire franchise.

General Functions

 Apply B-Safe concepts and principles continuously

 Understand the application of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

 Use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

 Ensure the safety of the crew, the general public, and RG&E facilities

 Be available and accessible to meet customer needs

 Remain flexible and work a schedule designed to meet customer needs

 Respond to specific types of Energy Control Center (ECC) trouble calls

 Perform scheduled systems maintenance and repair

 Demonstrate ability to work in all types of weather and terrain conditions (overhead, underground, rural and urban areas)

 Know the territorial franchise  Provide support to the ECC during emergency situations

 Interact with internal resources, customers, and external trade allies

 Demonstrate a working knowledge of operations, engineering, construction, equipment, 911, standards, safety, CPR, town, city, government and environmental agencies  Be ESOR trained and certified  Develop and participate in process improvements

 Apply RG&E engineering standards, accounting, and electric system principles

 Identify and resolve system problems

Skills and Requirements

Required Skills

 Leadership

 Interpersonal

 Oral and Written Communications

 Analytical

 Problem Solving

 Decision Making

 Quality of Work

 Planning and Organizing

 Flexibility

 Customer Relations

 Project Management

 Creativity

 Initiative

 Trust and Integrity

 Time Management

 Negotiating

 Accounting

Minimum Requirements

 High School education or equivalent

 Demonstrated physical fitness

 Know and use basic tools safely and properly

Continued

Work shifts

 Respond positively to and demonstrate the ability to learn new

technologies and techniques

 Possess a valid drivers license

 Assist line crews as needed

 Assist Risk Management

 Meet appointments on time

 Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer skills

 Perform storm restoration duties

 Demonstrate consistency in performing all job functions

 Participate in tailboard conferences

 Support all safety plans and programs

Groundman Electric Meter Field Technician

Qualifications

Specific Functions

1. Handle materials, tools, and equipment

2. Perform manual work as required

3. Support other crew members as required

4. Read and understand printed instructions and diagrams related to

mechanical and electrical work

5. Keep work areas safe and neat

6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical and circuit theory

7. Use tools safely and properly:

 Screwdrivers

 Pliers

 Pipe wrench

 Adjustable wrenches

 Allen wrenches

 Hacksaw

 Crimping tool

 Level

 Wire insulation stripper

 Hammer

 Nut drivers

 Open and box-end wrenches

 Pocket knife

 Files

 Ratchet and socket wrench

 Power tools (electric and hydraulic)

Competencies

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country