This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of all types of electric meters and instrument rated metering equipment and control systems used in a distribution electric utility.
2nd Class
This position will assist in the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of all types of electric meters and instrument rated metering equipment and control systems used in a distribution electric utility.
1st Class
Education
Minimum
High School or GED
Preferred
2 Year / Associate Degree
Major:
Electronics or related discipline from a recognized technical school or certificate from a vocational school.
Preferred
Other
Certification as a Journeyman Meter Technician from an accredited metering apprentice program.
Experience
Minimum
Five (5) years directly related experience as a Meter Technician.
Preferred
Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry.
Education and/or Experience Notes
Job related experience may be substituted as follows: Equivalent position with a distribution electric utility, contractor or related industry with a minimum of one year experience as a fully qualified Meter Technician 1st Class/Journeyman Meter Technician.
2nd Class
Education
Minimum
High School or GED
Minimum
Other
Meter apparatus apprenticeship training or other related continuing education required for progression or advancement in classification.
Experience
Minimum
Two (2) years progressive experience in installation, testing and calibrating metering apparatus and associated metering equipment preferred.
Preferred
Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry.
Education and/or Experience Notes
In lieu of progressive metering experience a line, substation, or relay technician with a minimum of three (3) years of field experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry may be considered.
1st & 2nd Class
Other Requirements
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
A valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
The normal work week consists of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, or four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days, exclusive of mealtimes, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal schedule of starting and quitting time.
Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule.
General office environment, regular driving and supervised field work with exposure to energized and de-energized equipment; exposure to adverse weather conditions and electrical hazards.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.
Living Requirement
To ensure a timely response to callouts, employees in this classification must live within a 40-mile radius from the assigned work location. Employees who live more than a 40-mile radius from their assigned work center must relocate within their first 6 months of employment or transfer.
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving over 210,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh largest in the nation.
In both 2017 and 2016, SECO Energy was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Cooperatives” in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. In 2015, SECO Energy was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Midsize Utilities in the South” by J.D. Power. SECO refers to the three consecutive awards as its “Triple Crown,” and we are grateful to our members for ranking us #1!