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Electric Meter Technician

City of Dothan • Dothan, AL • 20h ago

CITY OF DOTHAN Personnel Department 126 North Saint Andrews Street Dothan, AL 36303 http://www.dothan.org

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Electric Meter Technician I

SALARY $19.74 - $31.57 Hourly

CLOSING DATE:1/29/2026

After successful completion of training and satisfactory work performance, along with successfully completing the electrical metering certification from the TVPPA, an incumbent may progress to an Electric Meter Technician II after three (3) years of experience as an Electric Meter Technician I ($25.25 - $40.39).

This position performs technical duties to assist in the installation, maintenance, field/shop testing, repair and upgrading of electric metering equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

Two (2) years recent experience working with a municipality or an electric utility company performing the inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of electric meters and associated equipment on or near powerlines, in strict compliance with established safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best work practices for energized electrical equipment.

NOTE: A Certificate of Satisfactory Completion/Graduation from an Electrical Vocational High School Program; or a Diploma/Certificate of Completion from an *accredited Technical College in Electrical Theory; or an AAT/AA Science degree in Electrical Technology; or certificate of satisfactory completion of the Electrical Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program substitutes for two (2) years work experience.

Associates degree or higher from an accredited* college or university in Electrical Technology, Electrical Theory, or closely related field preferred.

Possession of current and valid certification in electrical metering from the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) or similarly accredited agency preferred.

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER: Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current/valid ADEM Water Operator Grade II certification as required by the regulating State agency and the City of Dothan, or the ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 60 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. An employee in this position must maintain such certification as a condition of continued employment, to include completing any required annual training. (See condition for details.) Valid operator's driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01) Employees are required to obtain a Class B, with HAZMAT Endorsement Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.) In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.) An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements. An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks. Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12) Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

APPLICATION / EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 50% of the final grade. The written exam will comprise the other 50% of the final grade. The written examination for the position of Electric Meter Technician I is scheduled for February 10, 2026. If you meet the qualifications, an email notification inviting you to self-schedule your slot for the written exam will go out at a later date. You MUST self schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test. The content areas of the written examination, for the position of Electric Meter Technician I include: Electrical Principles and Practices Electrical Tools Equipment and Materials Electrical Codes Occupational Safety Understanding and Interpreting Information Public Relations and Interpersonal Skills. Time allowed for completion of this exam is 1 hour. Once the examination begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination. NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date. Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing jobs@dothan.org. An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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