Technician

7170  TECHNICIAN, METER



.An employee who is a journeyman, having successfully served an apprenticeship or equivalent for Technician, Meter. Must have sufficient working knowledge of electricity to be able, by the use of test equipment and calculations, determine power, volt-amperes, power factor and reactive components in an electric circuit. Must be able to program, test, calibrate, read, maintain communications, and troubleshoot all types of electric meters, power recording devices, specialized test equipment and metering systems using computers as needed, including verifying electric meter communications interface between NVE and external customers are functioning properly. Must be able to wire, maintain, troubleshoot, and inspect per national and company electric standards and all meter installation configurations for generation and load services. Must make written test and reports. Candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency of these qualifications by successfully passing a test with a score of 75% or better. In order to progress to the two (2) year wage step, employees must complete the "Meter Proficiency Exam" with a score of 75% or better. Following at least one year as a Meter Technician, an incumbent can elect to take the "Meter Proficiency Exam." Incumbents who pass the exam will have their wage rates escalated to the two year wage rate.