Meter Maintenance Technician-IL

Job Title: Meter Maintenance Technician

Department: Operations

Cellnet is the leading provider of real-time data network solutions to the utility industry. The Cellnet® network reads over 10 million endpoints daily for gas, water, and electric utilities across the country, with another 3 million endpoints currently being deployed.

Tracing its origin back to 1985, Cellnet has its headquarters in Alpharetta, GA and offices in many major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia, Seattle, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, New Haven, Austin, Jacksonville, and Colorado Springs.

The company is growing quickly, and we are looking for enthusiastic and skilled candidates to contribute to our diverse corporate culture and overall industry success.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Meter Maintenance Technician position is the primary point of contact for meter maintenance in the Utility's service area. This Technician performs installations, maintenance and testing on energized electric and gas field Utility and Cellnet metering equipment. The Meter Maintenance Technician interacts with the Utility's customers (end users), and support teams.
Key responsibilities include:
•Investigate & troubleshoot energized electric & gas meter conditions
•Perform electric meter or gas module installations on energized equipment
•Residential gas module battery changes
•Antenna Installation
•Link Assessment Testing
•Perform Walkup Reads and as stand in for Mobile Meter Reader
•Residential Electric and Gas Emergency Assist
•Contribute to Monthly Safety Meeting and adhere to all QHSE Guidelines
•Maintain necessary safety equipment and stock of field work material
•Report and correct all QHSE violations
•Maintain vehicle safety by performing daily maintenance review
•Participate in cross training with analysts, RF Technicians and Cross Dock Technicians
REQUIREMENTS
•High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Trade school education in electric or gas.
•Basic understanding of gas and electric theory and metering.
•Ability to work independently and self motivated.
•Good communication and computer skills.
•Ability to reason and make decisions based on directions.
•Must be flexible with work schedules, i.e. Saturday work.
•Ability to work with tools, mechanical and manual and maintain company vehicle.
•Ability to respond to emergency situations.
•Must be able to maintain accurate records.
•Must be able to work on gas meters typically located close to ground level.
•Must be able to work on electric meters at various heights.
•Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
•Must be able to work wearing safety equipment.
•Must be able to work on ladders and in inclement weather.


We offer a competitive compensation plan commensurate with experience, full benefits package, and desirable growth oriented work environment.

Please send your resume in confidence to [Click here for email] Please place Meter Maintenance Technician-IL in the subject line of your e-mail message and indicate how your prior background meets our initial job qualifications.
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Equal Opportunity Employer