Field Metering Specialist

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

We are seeking a safety focused and detail-oriented Field Metering Specialist to join the team! The ideal candidate combines strong technical aptitude with problem-solving skills, a commitment to customer service and safety, and the ability to work independently in outdoor environments.

Field Metering Specialists play a vital role in ensuring accurate electric meter data collection and customer account management. These employees are responsible for reading electric meters along established routes by walking and/or driving. Using handheld electronic devices, they record meter readings and document field conditions, including meter malfunctions, safety concerns, and potential instances of meter tampering.

In addition to the responsibilities listed, Field Metering Specialists perform electric meter disconnects, reconnects, and inspections for customer accounts that are delinquent or require service verification. Must be able to participate in after-hours call-outs and respond to service requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Connect/Disconnect accounts.  
• Performs the same duties as Meter Reader as needed.
• Collection of Deferred payment arrangements with delinquent customers.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activity reports, collection reports, and delinquent accounts.  

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must pass a physical "Fitness for Duty" examination.
• Successfully pass the Meter Reader Competency Examination.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently in outdoor environments and in varied weather conditions. They must also be able to work safely around dogs and other animals while maintaining positive interactions with customers and property owners. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute. 
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave 
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US​

Additional Information

Req Id: 114823 
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: PRICE, UT
Department: Power Delivery 
Schedule: M-F 0830-1700, 100% onsite
Personnel Subarea: IBEW 57 PD
Hiring Range: $32.15  

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.