What is an electric meter technician and how to become one

Key steps to become an electric meter technician

1. Explore electric meter technician education requirements

   Most common electric meter technician degrees

   Associate

   32.8 %

   High School Diploma

   29.3 %

   Bachelor's

   22.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific electric meter technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   AMI	46.15%
   Safety Procedures	37.72%
   Gas Meters	11.33%
   Water Meters	4.81%

3. Complete relevant electric meter technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electric meter technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electric meter technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electric meter technician resumes.

4. Research electric meter technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage commercial and residential plumbing projects, as well as heating and cooling installation and repairs.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Supervise and train less experience personnel in operation of laboratory standards, developing calibration procedures and OSHA safety policies.

5. Apply for electric meter technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an electric meter technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams