Electric Meter Technician - EXAM
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Electric Meter Technician - EXAM
Salary
$29.86 - $47.00 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-3626-C1
Department
60 Columbus Water & Power
Division
Division of Power
Opening Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition
Under general supervision, is responsible for repairing and installing electric meters and devices used to record current consumption; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that maybe performed.)
Installs, repairs, and tests single and poly-phase meters and wiring to consumer establishments, street light controllers, or solar fields, according to established code;
Tests meters for accuracy during installation for quality assurance, for routine annual inspections, or in response to consumer complaints;
Investigates irregular metering usage or improper metering construction and ensures resolution of problems;
Detects power distribution concerns utilizing metering data and, if needed, collaborates with supervisor to implement the solution or to make recommendations for resolution;
Calibrates meters, programs registers, and reads load profile data using computers; utilizes a variety of software programs to customize smart meters according to the parameters of the installation;
Installs and removes current and potential transformers related to metering devices; prepares transformer cabinets with metering devices prior to deployment;
Tests for specified voltage, phase, and polarity on meters, current transformers, and potential transformers;
Disconnects consumer service at the meter on request or default in payment of account;
Records meter reading before connecting or after disconnecting service, submitting report to supervisor;
Maintains accurate records of job status and materials used by entering data on a computer terminal;
Drives a vehicle to and from job sites;
Installs recording voltage and current meters to troubleshoot complaints.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of the twelfth school grade and two (2) years of experience in any phase of electrical work. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electricity, power metering, or power distribution OR twelve (12) semester hours (eighteen (18) quarter hours) of coursework related to the field of electricity from an accredited college may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth-grade completion requirement.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and willreplacethe names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 100% covering Electrical Practices and Principles, Meter Reading, Map Reading, Information Ordering, Work Safety, and Reading Comprehension.
The exam is expected to be administered in May 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term Disability
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes
No
03
Which of the following best describes your experience?
I have two or more years of experience in any phase of electrical work.
I have at least one year of experience in any phase of electrical work.
I have less than one year of experience in any phase of electrical work.
04
Have you successfully completed a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electricity, power metering, or power distribution? (If you are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the certificate MUST BE ATTACHED to your application in order to receive credit.)
Yes
No
05
Do you have twelve (12) semester hours (eighteen (18) quarter hours) of coursework related to the field of electricity from an accredited college? (If you are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED to your application in order to receive credit)
Yes
No
06
Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.
o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
Required Question
Employer
City of Columbus
Address
77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
(614) 645-8301
Website
https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs
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