Meter Services Technician - Electric Department

Come join the hometown team!  We provide great benefits including retirement pension, health Insurance through the NC State Health Plan, dental & vision Insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and more!  If you like working with a stable crew to provide service to a great community, this could be the career for you!

Position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate metering of customer utility usage by handling service connects / disconnects, investigating meter issues, and ensuring necessary repairs are done.  This position works with closely with the Business Office in resolving billing issues and handling work orders.  This position requires technical skills capable of physically installing and removing meters as well as computer skills sufficient to perform actions via remote meter software; spends time in both the office and in the field.  Candidate must be a high school graduate, possess the ability to supervise/train/evaluate the work of others, have a direct knowledge of utility meter functions (including being able to read/record figures accurately), possess a valid NC Class C drivers license, and be able to routinely lift 70 pounds.  Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.  Salary Range $16.51 / hr. - $24.77 / hr. ($34,341 -$51,512 annually).   Morganton values and strives for diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  Open until filled, with first review of application on February 14.