ELECTRIC METER REPAIRER

Code: 01697 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

• Performs the work involved in installing, removing, adjusting, testing, repairing and maintaining single phase, polyphase and primary metering time clocks, traffic lightening systems, street and area lighting systems, fire alarm and control systems.
• Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on customer complaints.
• Tests rubber goods, and makes high voltage tests such as oil tests, insulation tests, etc.
• Removes electric meters which require attention from consumers premises.
• Installs and sets new electric meters.
• Dismantles and assembles electric meters.
• Assists in the work involved in making replacements of damaged and/or worn parts.
• Make routine inspections.
• Checks and tests using testing apparatus.
• Checks electric meters for accuracy.
• Takes electric meter readings.
• Maintains the essential records and prepares reports of time spent, repairs made, material used, and costs.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of motors, motor controllers, meters, cable, conduit, and transformers.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures, tools and equipment used in making electrical or mechanical repairs of varied types.
• Knowledge of advanced arithmetic and trigonometric concepts.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, ratios, proportions, and roots.
• Ability to perform fairly uncomplicated mechanical operations and to diagnose the probable cause of defective performance of automotive devices.
• Ability to repair broken parts and to make new parts.
• Ability to keep simple records of materials used; costs, time spent, and work accomplished.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or Manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employee undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.