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July 30, 2024
City of Columbus
Columbus
FULL TIME
Electric Meter Technician - EXAM (EXTENDED)
Definition
Under general supervision, is responsible for repairing and installing electric meters and devices used to record current consumption; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that maybe performed.)
- Installs and repairs single and poly-phase meters and wiring to consumer establishments according to established code;
- Tests meters for accuracy during installation for quality assurance or in response to consumer complaints;
- Calibrates meters, programs registers, and reads load profile data using computers;
- Installs and removes current and potential transformers related to metering devices;
- Installs metering for street light controllers;
- Tests for specified voltage, phase, and polarity on meters, current transformers, and potential transformers;
- Disconnects consumer service at the meter on request or default in payment of account;
- Records meter reading before connecting or after disconnecting service, submitting report to supervisor;
- Maintains accurate records of job status and materials used by entering data on a computer terminal;
- Drives a vehicle to and from job sites;
- Installs recording voltage and current meters to troubleshoot complaints.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience as a residential or commercial electrician. Substitution(s): One (1) year of technical training in electronics or a closely related field could be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 100% covering Electrical Practices and Principles, Meter Reading, Map Reading, Information Ordering, Work Safety, and Reading Comprehension.
The exam is expected to be administered in September. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/.
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 100% covering Electrical Practices and Principles, Meter Reading, Map Reading, Information Ordering, Work Safety, and Reading Comprehension.
The exam is expected to be administered in September. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/.
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