Field Meter Technician I

Overview

Install, maintain, repair residential/commercial AMI meters for Georgia Power.

Key Responsibilities

• installation scheduling
• customer service
• meter audits
• hazard repair
• compliance
• meter maintenance

Tasks

-Perform other related duties for Region Customer Service, Metering, Distribution, and Engineering departments as -Schedule installations with customers and coordinate work with local forces and electrical contractors as necessary -Interact with customers as required on a daily bases and provide world class customer service with Southern Style -Perform audits of AMI system meters as prescribed by PSC requirements -Exhibit and demonstrate Southern Company’s “Southern Style” values of unquestionable trust, superior -Identify metering related hazards and repair meter bases as needed, in accordance with GPC standards -Ensure compliance with GPC’s Blue Book standards for meter installations -Maintain electric residential and small commercial meters, metering systems and various accessories used primarily for

Requirements

• high school
• driver's license
• technical certificate
• meter training
• ami
• arms iii

What You Bring

-High school diploma with knowledge of basic electricity required. -Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record. -Must be available to work storm duty additional hours/overtime which could include working evenings, nights, weekends -Must pass the CAST and/or additional test prescribed by SCS – HR testing. -To be considered for an interview, candidates must pass (or have passed) the Construction and Skilled Trades test -Technical certificate or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications preferred. -Must be able to frequently work in extreme weather conditions throughout the entire year. All climatic conditions will be experienced in this position (heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.). -Must complete and pass 5-day GPC-MS-MSR- Meter Service Order training -Candidate/new hire must provide proper safety toe shoes or boots. -Maintain, thorough knowledge of applicable rules associated with GPC’s metering installation standards, safety -Good computer skills with ability to obtain AMI and ARMS III system training, which is required to perform the job duties -Candidate should meet the physical requirements of the position, including (but not limited to): bending, kneeling, -2 to 3 years of experience installing meters, repairing meter bases and removing self-contained residential/commercial class meters – preferred -Have flexibility and be available to work overtime as needed -Ability to interact professionally and courteously with all customers -Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision

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About Georgia Power Company

-The company evolved from streetcar operations into Georgia’s largest electric utility. -It manages generation, transmission, and distribution of energy. -The company operates a diverse energy mix, including coal, gas, nuclear, solar, and hydro, supported by smart grid investments. -It played a key role in building Plant Vogtle’s new nuclear Units 3 & 4, the first US nuclear expansion in 30 years. -Typical projects include outage restoration, pole replacements, smart-device deployments, and utility-scale solar installations. -Ownership by Southern Company gives it regional scale, but it remains the primary power provider for Georgia. -Standout projects include operating North America’s largest coal plant (Plant Scherer) and co-owning the Edwin Hatch nuclear plant. -The company is shifting toward renewables and smart grid resilience while maintaining large-scale thermal and nuclear assets.

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