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Meter Electrician C-A

Zanesville, OH

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
22 Sept 2026

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Job Posting End Date

10-02-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Install and maintain all types of electric meters energized at any voltage in the shop, stations, switchyards, generating plants, and on customer premises. Install and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure.

Job Description

Meter Electrician C - Meter Electrician A:

What You'll Do:

Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing

Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters

Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy

Program meters

Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment

Investigate irregular usage

Investigate energy diversion

Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures

Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment

Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports

Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

What We're Looking For:

Meter Electrician C:

Education/Experience Requirements:

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years.

Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment.

Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

State Driver License.

Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Requirements:

Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.

Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.

Work late shifts as needed.

Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner

Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.

Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.

Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public.

Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.

Report hazards and abnormal conditions.

Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.

There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Meter Electrician B:

Education Requirements listed below:

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years. Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment. Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

24 months as a Meter Electrician C

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

State Driver License.

Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Requirements:

Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classification.

Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations

Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.

Work late shifts as needed Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.

Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification.

Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.

Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public.

Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.

Report hazards and abnormal conditions.

Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.

Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company.

Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench

Meter Electrician A:

Education Requirements listed below:

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years. Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment. Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

24 months as a Meter Electrician B

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

State Driver License.

Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other Requirements:

To promote to this classification, individuals must successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. This training and testing will occur during the minimum 24-month period that an employee will spend in the Meter Electrician B classification.

Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends

Work late shifts as needed

Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner

Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification

Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner

Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public

Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct

Report hazards and abnormal conditions

Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees

Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company

Ability to lift a 50-pound weight from the floor to a workbench

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Drive Time Requirement :

Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Zanesville Service Center (1900 Licking Road Zanesville, Ohio 43701)

What You'll Get:

Meter Electrician C: $31.33 - $34.84

Meter Electrician B: $36.39 - $40.03

Meter Electrician A: $58.62

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being

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