ELECTRIC METER WORKER
To land Electric Meter Worker in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring a high school diploma and a professional license.
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How to apply for this title →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.
Education
Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.
License
S, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.
SUBSTITUTION
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment or systems.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.
Occupational Group: Repair of Electrical Equipment
Occupational Family: Electrical/Electronic Repair
Level Title Code Title Reference Effective: 3/19/94 1 501(C)
THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.
Compiles data
Recommends investigations of alleged inappropriate actions, possible fraud, or violations
Answers routine questions
Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments
Operates a motor vehicle
Operates volt or ohm meters
Tests wiring systems
Installs electrical components
CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity
Knowledge of procedures for installing electrical components
Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters
Knowledge of general vocabulary and spelling
Skill in operating a motor vehicle
Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical conduit and wiring work
Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations Ability to synthesize facts to reach logical conclusions
Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials
Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans
Ability to apply laws, rules or regulations to given situations
MINIMUM