Apprentice through Meter Ops Installer A in Colchester

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Advanced math skills
• •Working knowledge of electricity as it applies to both single and poly phase metering
• •Must have the ability to progress to Meter Operations Installer B six (6) months from hire date
• •Basic PC skills
• •Demonstrated ability to walk 4 miles per hour without physical stress
• •Moderate oral and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with customers in a clear and courteous manner
• •Valid Vermont drivers license with a driving record adequate for insurability
• •This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
• •Must follow Company safety standards and practices and be compliant in the proper use of personal protective equipment required to perform work
• •Incumbent applies working knowledge of basic electricity principles and technologies to work performed
• •Must be able to take and pass the Basic Electricity Course administered by the Company
• •Must be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• •Must be available to participate in and have an active role during storm restoration
• •Must be able to push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• •Must have finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate hand-held device and computer keyboard
• •Must be able to drive a 4 x 4 vehicle during inclement weather conditions
• •Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day
• •Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• •Must be able to perform duties from a seated position (limited duties)
• •Must be able to effectively operate various computer software systems
• •Must be able to navigate all applications routinely used in Meter Operations
• •Must be able to obtain scheduled meter readings
• •Must be able to perform field related collections activity
• •Must be able to originate investigation of energy diversion, potential safety hazards and other abnormal conditions
• •Must be able to monitor meters to ensure a comprehensive and secure meter seal program
• •Must be able to maintain and transfer district meter inventory to and from the general meter stock location
• •Must be able to achieve individual production goals
• •Must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
• •Must be able to work under limited supervision
• •Must be able to comply with established policies, procedures and regulations
• •Must be able to travel outside of the assigned home base district to assist in other districts
• •Must be able to serve the needs of Green Mountain Power customers with a variety of meter services including reading and recording data from all types of meters and associated devices in assigned routes
• •Must be able to monitor and report meter conditions
• •Must be able to create and follow through on trouble orders relating to meters or reads
• •Must be able to collect delinquent payments from customers when payment is linked to a customer arrears notice or disconnect order
• •Must be able to work in climate controlled office environment
• •Must be able to work in outside atmospheric conditions or heat/cold or moisture
• •Must be able to work over all types of terrain
• •Must be able to work while exposed to traffic
• •Must be able to work with potential exposure to hazardous conditions
• •Must be able to work with aggressive dogs
• •Must be able to work with disgruntled customers
• •Must be able to work with poisonous plants
• •Must be able to work during peak periods
• •Must be able to work during customer availability
• •Must be able to work during staffing emergencies
• •Must be able to work with increased stress levels
• •Must be able to work with pressure to achieve goals
• •Must be able to have periodic contact with customer service and credit & collection representatives
• •Must be able to have contact with T & D Operations personnel
• •Must be able to have occasional contact with vehicle maintenance
• •Must be able to have frequent contact with customers to obtain or provide information needed to perform the duties of the position
• •Must be able to work from 7 AM-3:30 PM
• •Must be able to work five days per week
• •Must be able to work eight hours per day
• •Must be able to work necessary overtime
• •Must be able to work with management scheduling responsibility
• •Must be able to work with all different kinds of people and all different kinds of backgrounds