Meter Technician

The Metering Services and Engineering Department (MS&E) is responsible for the efficient management of 5 million electric meters and 4 million gas meters. It is accountable for ensuring safe, accurate, and reliable meters and is part of the cross-functional team that delivers safe and reliable gas and electricity and provides accurate bills to our customers. This department’s objectives are achieved through strategic and operational meter asset planning, management, meter specifications, troubleshooting, repair, regulatory compliance, meter information support, and a focus on continuous improvement.

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E.

An employee who is regularly assigned to work at a System Test and Repair Facility tests, calibrates, and performs repairs on all types of electric meters and associated equipment in the facility. This position works as an assistant to Metering Electronics Technician when required. The working hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the starting hourly rate range for this position is $52.42 to $60.32, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Responsibilities:

• May perform tasks of a shop utility worker.
• Sort various meters by Materials & Supplies (M&S) codes sent in throughout the system; places sorted meters in the designated large containers; moves larger containers by using a forklift.
• Enter M&S codes into the computer, place condemned meters into a hopper for disposal, and move pallets of material with a walk-behind forklift/pallet jack.
• Clean meters and covers by submerging in a solution, spraying, brushing, wiping, and blow-drying to remove any debris.
• Attend various on-site and off-site meetings.
• Perform Quality Assurance Testing on all new Electric meters and Metering Transformers using test equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at least once a day.
• Ability and willingness to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to use a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, test board, screwdriver, air tools, computer, and other hand tools.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on an as-needed basis.

Desired:

• Electrical/electronic degree or certification.
• Manufacturing/production experience.
• Electrical experience.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, File Explorer, and Barcode Scanning).

Pre-Employment Testing:

• PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application, and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website.
• Industrial Skills Test.
• Physical Test Battery.