Energy Tech Physical
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-25
Job description
Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Install, remove, exchange, inspect and test single-phase self-contained meters; maintain stock and issue metering equipment parts and supplies; contact customers and make arrangements for metering work; repair watt-hour meters. Disconnect meters for non-payment and reconnect when the situation is rectified. Check and investigate single-phase unmetered current. Perform related work as assigned.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
To install, remove, and exchange watt-hour meters, metering equipment, and voltmeters, contacting customers and making arrangements for metering work, checking correctness of wiring, connections, and area served including situations such as foreign load and switched meters; and verifying that meter's arc operating and are proper for the type of service being rendered.
To make tests of meters, inspecting, cleaning, and repairing or replacing parts found worn or defective, and making adjustments until tests show meters to be operating within prescribed limits of accuracy.
To disconnect meters for non-payment and reconnect when situation is rectified. If necessary, to collect past due customer bill
To time-check demand devices and as required make minor repairs or adjustments.
To check for and correct improper wiring conditions, to repair, replace, and install meter fitting interiors; and to prepare reports describing conditions found and work performed.
To check and investigate single phase unmetered current.
To confer with customers relative to abnormal increases in registration; and as assigned, to read watt-hour meters and indicating demand meters.
To receive and maintain a supply of meters, metering equipment, repair parts, supplies, and determining sizes and types required; and make required entries into the computer system.
To receive and issue materials, tools, and supplies for field use and maintain a record of tools issued; and to receive and forward damaged tools for repair or replacement, and place repaired and replacement tools in stock.
To repair, recondition, and rebuild meters by inspecting for defects and proper operation, repairing or replacing parts found worn or defective, and calibrating and adjusting until show meters to be operating within prescribed limits of accuracy.
To interface with customers in and connection with their inquiries and complaints pertaining to high bills.
To investigate various work orders and conduct to ensure that the proper rate and registration are billed.
Job Scope
JOB SCOPE
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education equivalent to graduation from high school.
Satisfactory completion of prescribed training modules and examinations.
ELIGIBITY RULES FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS if posted as Lateral: LOCAL 15 COMED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS ONLY: Energy Tech Physical | Job Code 2442 or 2443 If this is a Lateral Posting, ANYONE INTERESTED IN MOVING ANYWHERE WITHIN THE COMED TERRITORY SHOULD BID ON THIS POSTING
ELIGIBITY RULES FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS if posted as Promotion: LOCAL 15 COMED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS ONLY: Meter Reader | Job Code 3814
INTERNAL BIDDERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF: - Lateral - Disability/Restricted Duty � submit medical release prior to selection call stating ability to report full duty within 14 calendar days - Promotion - Disability/Restricted Duty � submit medical release prior to selection call stating ability to report full duty within 21 calendar days