How to hire an electric meter technician

How to hire an electric meter technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electric meter technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electric meter technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electric meter technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electric meter technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect electric meter technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of electric meter technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Electric Meter Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Electric Meter Technician		$12-31
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Fire Technician	Fire technicians conduct safety inspections and planning for fire protection systems. Fire technicians recognize fire hazards, apply technical knowledge, and perform services to control and prevent fires... Show more	$17-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • AMI
   • Safety Procedures
   • Gas Meters
   • Water Meters

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electric meter technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electric meter technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electric meter technicians' average salary in wyoming is 47% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electric meter technicians earn 58% less than senior-level electric meter technicians.
   • Certifications. An electric meter technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electric meter technician's salary.

   Average electric meter technician salary

   $42,638yearly

   $20.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electric meter technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an electric meter technician job description

   An electric meter technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electric meter technician job description:

   Electric meter technician job description example

   GENERAL DUTIESThe normal duties may include but are not limited to: 1. Employee will be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures and practices.2. Employee will, when directed by supervision, report to assigned locations for the purpose of receiving training and will actively participate in the training activities.3. Employee will exhibit an adequate competency level pertaining to activities delineated in the Duties and Qualifications sections of this job classification. Demonstrate such competency via performance of job duties and training and testing programs administered at intervals prescribed by Louisville Gas and Electric to assure correct classification of employees. 4. Employee will, during the normal performance of his duties, watch for and promptly report to supervision any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury. 5. Employee will perform duties of lower or higher classifications that are incidental to the job and are within his/her capabilities including those needed for the purpose of training in the requirements of the higher classifications. 6. Employee will keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. 7. Employee will report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed. 8. Employee will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment. 9. Employee will compile information and generate reports, forms and documents as required. 10. Employee will represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance and attitude. SPECIFIC DUTIESDuties that may include, but are not limited to:1. Employee will learn to adjust and test single phase meters in the meter shop. 2. Employee will unpack meters and instrument transformers. 3. Employee will learn to read meters in connection with work performed. 4. Employee will assist meter inspector, polyphase meter tester or meter installer in the field. 5. Employee will assist in keeping the meter shop clean, organized and in a safe working environment. 6. Employee will operate company vehicles and become familiar with the company service area.
   
   7566BR
   
   **State:**
   
   Kentucky
   
   **Physical Effort:**
   
   Lifting, walking and driving.
   
   **Preferred Qualifications:**
   
   1. Employee must have a working knowledge of arithmetic, simple algebra, and trigonometry is a plus. 2. Employee must be capable of acquiring a working knowledge in the field of electricity and become proficient in the installation and testing of measurement instruments and devices. 3. Employee must have mechanical aptitude. 4. Employee must have ability to learn the operation and construction of electric meters. 5. Employee must be able to write and print legibly. 6. Employee must be capable of acquiring knowledge necessary to pass the examination given by the Public Service Commission of Kentucky for a certificate required for all metermen.
   
   **Work Conditions:**
   
   Field and warehouse environment; Exposure to stress, dirt, heat, cold, and noise
   
   **Required Education & Experience:**
   
   GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS 1. Employee must meet all general qualifications of employment. 2. Employee must be able to speak, understand, read and write English, and be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required. 3. Employee must be a graduate of a two-year school having majored in electronics, or equivalent, and have a working knowledge of computers. 4. Employee must be able to learn to use the tools and equipment required in the work. 5. Employee must be willing to become familiar with the Company Safety Rules and willingly comply with such rules. 6. Employee must have a valid state driver's license, good driving record and pass the Transportation Department's driver's test for operating Company vehicles. 7. Employee must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions. 8. Employee must be willing to report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed. 9. Employee must be in good health and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, which include heavy manual labor. 10. Employee must possess the willingness and ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to advance to higher classifications. 11. Employee must be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches. 12. Employee must be willing to carry through work assignments and must be willing to conduct himself/herself in a manner that encourages cooperation and satisfactory work from others assigned to work with him/her. 13. Employee must successfully complete such entry level testing programs as are promulgated by Louisville Gas and Electric to measure job responsive aptitude, ability to retain knowledge and problem solving skills.
   
   **Address:**
   
   6900 Enterprise Drive
   
   **City:**
   
   Louisville
   
   **Job Function:**
   
   Customer Service/Operations
   
   **Position Purpose:**
   
   Employee will learn to install, test, read, repair and maintain electric meters and auxiliary equipment associated with the Meter Assets Department
   
   **External Title:**
   
   Electric Meter Technician C

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electric meter technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electric meter technician job on Zippia to find and recruit electric meter technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electric meter technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electric meter technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect electric meter technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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