Meter Technician - Jobs in New Westminster, BC

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METER TECHNICIANCOMPETITION #22-201DEPARTMENT: Electrical Operations STATUS: Temporary Full-Time – 2 yearsHOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week SALARY: $83,452 annually($42.65 per hour – 2021 Rate)The City of New Westminster is seeking a journeyperson Meter Technician for the Electrical Operationsdepartment. In this position you will provide technical and administration expertise in all aspects of revenuemetering, installation and maintenance of approximately 37,050 installed revenue meters. Some duties include:the installation, removal and testing of meters, making necessary connections between secondary terminals ofinstrument transformers and associated meters and the disconnection and reconnection of delinquent accounts asrequired.If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you! Valid Trades Qualification certificate in the Meter Technician trade (Journeyperson Meter Technician level)or certified Electrician with multiple years of metering experience. Minimum of 5 years related experience in the metering field. Sound experience and knowledge in the installation and maintenance of all revenue metering, including ‘A’and ‘S’ base meters, including single phase, poly phase and all associated metering transformers and wiring. Sound knowledge of the policies and practices as it relates to Electric Utility, including Measurement CanadaRegulations. Thorough knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to the work. Good mechanical aptitude, physical coordination and manual dexterity The physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform all tasks associated with the work in all weatherconditions. Ability to maintain accurate meter related records and documents. Ability to use and understand metering related software and operating systems, as well as PC industrystandard applications/software. Ability to resolve issues and demonstrate strong strategic and analytical skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels both inside andoutside the organization; and to employ contemporary service excellence principles. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia. Class 3 Driver’s License with Air BrakeEndorsement is an asset.Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document quoting the competition number, by January 3,2023 to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L1H9, e-mail to hr@newwestcity.ca using the following format in the subject line: LAST NAME First Name #22-201To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diversesexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute todiversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City thatcolonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships withthe people whose lands we are on.We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only opento those legally entitled to work in Canada.Quick Apply

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