Job: Meter Specialist - Advanced Metering Technologies

Meter Specialist - Advanced Metering Technologies
Position Number: 401431
Pay Range: Min: $50,775 Mid: $66,008 Max: $85,810
Location: LYSC03
Posting Close Date: 12/1/09 Please note: All postings will close at 12:00pm on the Posting Close Date. Candidates must apply for the position prior to this date and time. If the Posting Close Date is blank, the position will remain open until filled. The pay range above is based on the proposed 2010 pay schedule.

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We anticipate hiring this position prior to year end using the 2009 salary: $44,117 - $64,542

Help Us Create A Greener Future - Today

Accept the challenge - be a member of a winning team. Offering four services, Colorado Springs Utilities gives you experience unmatched by other utility companies. We champion innovation, state-of-the-art facilities and clean, efficient technologies. As a community-owned enterprise for over 100 years, our company has the stability vital for growth-oriented careers, and we need experienced professionals who will help us pursue our vision well into the next century. The Meter Specialist is responsible for calibrating, installing, disconnecting, maintaining and repairing all types of residential, commercial, and industrial electric meters and other related equipment. This also includes CT and PT instrument and AMR metering.

Typical Responsibilities This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Specific job assignments may include some or all of the following:

*Installing and removing various types of electric meters and related equipment
*Performing inspections and ensuring proper operation of electric meters
*Testing and calibrating electric meters
*Operating testing equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, burden meters, and other related equipment
*Repairing and maintaining electric meters, recorders, communication devices and related equipment
*Reading wiring diagrams to install proper wiring and metering applications
*Programming electronic reading programs
*Answering phones and providing technical assistance
*Performing meter reading of special accounts and probing
*Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury free workplace
Minimum Experience Required: Most people in this occupation will have completed a meter shop apprenticeship program with certificate. Ideal candidate will have completed meter shop program and have certificate.

Typical Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Physical Examination required upon hire A recognized Journeyman Metermen certificate
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: This position typically requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be subjected to electrical currents, dusts, gases, extreme temperatures and travel. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional requirements:

* Extremely proficient with computers and software applications
*Construction and installation standards including Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) standards
*Writing installation and maintenance procedures
*Utilizing interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
*Produce quality, accurate, prompt, and reliable results. Anticipate customer (internal and external) needs and fulfill them
*Maintain cooperative working relationships; eliminate barriers to teamwork
*Maintain compliance with CSU policies and procedures
*Demonstrate individual commitment to an incident and injury free workplace. Take personal responsibility for own safety and the safety of others. Willing to stop work when safety concerns exist. Bring safety hazards to the attention of other workers and management
What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you…

Colorado Springs Utilities provides 5 schools of learning and over 15 apprenticeship programs to meet your current job needs and develop you for future opportunities

With just under 2000 employees and 6 divisions, SU provides horizontal and vertical growth opportunities for our enterprising employees

*We value people and demonstrate your value through a supportive work environment, generous time off and great benefits
*We have incident and injury free culture because one injury is too many
*Love what you do and who you work with - join t