Lead Meter Specialist

JOB TITLE: Lead Meter Specialist

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Our benefits include:

• Hourly wages of $55.34
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus of up to $11,000
• Generous Benefits Package:

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  • Company-wide annual incentive plan
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
  • Company funded Pension Plan
  • On-site wellness/medical facility
  • Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Wellness program with financial rewards
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Group life insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  
  
  
  

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for directing technical personnel to ensure the correct installation & maintenance of electricity metering & recording devices at the level of accuracy specified by LCEC standards and regulatory requirements. This position is required to be on standby as scheduled and work irregular hours when required.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct & assist personnel in the installation, testing, maintenance & repair of all electricity meters & associated equipment. Ensure installations are in accordance with expected loads, installed coincident with consumer needs, and metering equipment accurately measures energy and demand information for revenue billing purposes within the company's established parameters
• Direct & assist personnel in voltage surveys & analyze test results. Detect & correct abnormal voltage conditions. There should be no repeat tests due to improperly maintained and installed test equipment.
• Direct & assist personnel in the dielectric testing of aerial devices and underground cable. Ensure the electrical integrity of aerial devices and underground cable and ensure the aerial devices comply with OSHA standards.
• Complete all work in conformance with LCEC's Accident Prevention Rules manual.
• Respond to after-hours needs and assist with coordinating the emergency repair of the electric system - within the established timeframe to consumer and electric system needs and restore service in a timely manner following an outage.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)

Experience

• 2+ Years' experience as a Meterman Journeyman. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to navigate within Windows PC environment. Create, open and close files or applications using a mouse. (Required)
• Familiar with LCEC Meter Testing Software Packages including MeterMate, WattNet Express, L&G 1132, and operation of a WECO test board. (Preferred)
• Familiar with LCEC Voltage Monitoring software packages including PMI. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State Florida drivers' license or must obtain within 30 days of employment (Required)

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of a Meterman Journeyman Apprentice Program. (Required)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:

Standing Frequently,
Walking Frequently,
Sitting Frequently,
Lifting Frequently 50lbs,
Carrying Occasionally,
Pushing Occasionally,
Pulling Occasionally,
Climbing Occasionally,
Balancing Occasionally,
Stooping Occasionally,
Kneeling Occasionally,
Crouching Occasionally,
Crawling Rarely,
Reaching Occasionally,
Handling Occasionally,
Grasping Occasionally,
Feeling Rarely,
Talking Frequently,
Hearing Constantly,
Repetitive Motions Frequently,
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.