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IMPORTANT DETAILS
This recruitment will include several phases, as listed below:
Prescreening Assessments (Computer-based: at home or at a testing center near you) - you will have 10 days to complete this assessment once you receive an invitation to complete it.
Physical Agilities Testing (Onsite at JEA) - tentatively scheduled for 9/22-9/24*
Meet and Greet (Informal Interview) Sessions - Onsite at a JEA facility, between 10/1-10/15* (Candidates will receive specific dates and times after completing the physical agilities testing)
Tentative Start Date: December 14, 2026
Current starting pay is $31.07/hour, per the collective bargaining agreement (IBEW). As apprentices progress through the four-year program, pay increases will be applied every 6 months (roughly) until the program is complete.
Please note: An FAQ sheet with various details and facts regarding this recruitment process and the specific Meter Technician Apprenticeship will be provided. Please wait until you receive this email to submit any additional questions that were not answered.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Journey Level Meter Technicians, Apprentice Meter Technicians expand their basic knowledge of residential and commercial meters to become a member of JEA's unbeatable Meter Services team. Specifically, this 8,000-hour multi-year apprenticeship program develops:
Interpersonal skills
AC/DC Network Analysis
Digital Fundamentals, Solid State Devices
Electrical/Electronic Control Systems
Solid State Analog Circuit Analysis
Microprocessor Fundamentals and
Micro Computer Systems Troubleshooting
Apprentices progress through multiple modules of formal classroom instruction and on-the-job field training. They also perform, under the supervision of a Journeyman, a limited range of basic, repetitive and routine tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, testing, calibration and repair of electric meters and associated equipment and/or electric current diversion investigations; this requires 24x7 availability.
Periodic performance assessments measure knowledge and progress. Apprentice Meter Technicians also enter into a written agreement with the JEA and the State of Florida, Department of Labor and Employment Security, Bureau of Apprenticeship.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Apprentices develop skills to:
Evaluate and test new products.
Clean and process out-of-service equipment.
Assist with installation, maintenance, testing and repair of self-contained meters (shop and field), load control equipment, secondary transformer rated meters (shop and field), primary rated meters and associated equipment and solid-state recorders.
Assist with building primary metering racks and field check primary and secondary installations.
Read meters and recorders for data collection, programming, and analyzing services.
Test metering instrument transformers for accuracy in the shop and field.
Perform service analysis to provide data for customers and the JEA.
Perform comparison testing to verify watt-hour test standards and installs and tests special metering equipment.
Maintain and calibrate all testing equipment.
Program all meters and test equipment to meet JEA standards for revenue metering and service testing.
Investigate revenue diversion and analyzes meter tampering (shop and field).
Install current diversion meters for investigating theft.
Prepare revenue diversion case reports for customer's prosecution in court.
Operate and maintains retrieval and programming devices.
Assist with operation of energized high voltage disconnect switches, bypass switches and oil circuit breakers pertaining to metering.
Install bayonet fuses in pad-mounted transformers.
Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment.
Operate standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
Operate company vehicles.
Participate in system restoration.
Perform all duties associated with Two-Way Metering and associated equipment for programming, disconnect, reconnect along with determining remote meter status.
Knowledge to work in CC&B, MDMS and other PC software applications as required for a Meter Technician.
Verify all Customer, Meter, Metering Equipment and Service point information is correct and matches what is installed in the field through CC&B.
Perform other job-related work as assigned.
Be available 24 hrs. a day for overtime purpose and emergency work orders.
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IMPORTANT DETAILS
This recruitment will include several phases, as listed below:
Prescreening Assessments (Computer-based: at home or at a testing center near you) - you will have 10 days to complete this assessment once you receive an invitation to complete it.
Physical Agilities Testing (Onsite at JEA) - tentatively scheduled for 9/22-9/24*
Meet and Greet (Informal Interview) Sessions - Onsite at a JEA facility, between 10/1-10/15* (Candidates will receive specific dates and times after completing the physical agilities testing)
Tentative Start Date: December 14, 2026
Current starting pay is $31.07/hour, per the collective bargaining agreement (IBEW). As apprentices progress through the four-year program, pay increases will be applied every 6 months (roughly) until the program is complete.
Please note: An FAQ sheet with various details and facts regarding this recruitment process and the specific Meter Technician Apprenticeship will be provided. Please wait until you receive this email to submit any additional questions that were not answered.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Journey Level Meter Technicians, Apprentice Meter Technicians expand their basic knowledge of residential and commercial meters to become a member of JEA's unbeatable Meter Services team. Specifically, this 8,000-hour multi-year apprenticeship program develops:
Interpersonal skills
AC/DC Network Analysis
Digital Fundamentals, Solid State Devices
Electrical/Electronic Control Systems
Solid State Analog Circuit Analysis
Microprocessor Fundamentals and
Micro Computer Systems Troubleshooting
Apprentices progress through multiple modules of formal classroom instruction and on-the-job field training. They also perform, under the supervision of a Journeyman, a limited range of basic, repetitive and routine tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, testing, calibration and repair of electric meters and associated equipment and/or electric current diversion investigations; this requires 24x7 availability.
Periodic performance assessments measure knowledge and progress. Apprentice Meter Technicians also enter into a written agreement with the JEA and the State of Florida, Department of Labor and Employment Security, Bureau of Apprenticeship.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Apprentices develop skills to:
Evaluate and test new products.
Clean and process out-of-service equipment.
Assist with installation, maintenance, testing and repair of self-contained meters (shop and field), load control equipment, secondary transformer rated meters (shop and field), primary rated meters and associated equipment and solid-state recorders.
Assist with building primary metering racks and field check primary and secondary installations.
Read meters and recorders for data collection, programming, and analyzing services.
Test metering instrument transformers for accuracy in the shop and field.
Perform service analysis to provide data for customers and the JEA.
Perform comparison testing to verify watt-hour test standards and installs and tests special metering equipment.
Maintain and calibrate all testing equipment.
Program all meters and test equipment to meet JEA standards for revenue metering and service testing.
Investigate revenue diversion and analyzes meter tampering (shop and field).
Install current diversion meters for investigating theft.
Prepare revenue diversion case reports for customer's prosecution in court.
Operate and maintains retrieval and programming devices.
Assist with operation of energized high voltage disconnect switches, bypass switches and oil circuit breakers pertaining to metering.
Install bayonet fuses in pad-mounted transformers.
Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment.
Operate standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
Operate company vehicles.
Participate in system restoration.
Perform all duties associated with Two-Way Metering and associated equipment for programming, disconnect, reconnect along with determining remote meter status.
Knowledge to work in CC&B, MDMS and other PC software applications as required for a Meter Technician.
Verify all Customer, Meter, Metering Equipment and Service point information is correct and matches what is installed in the field through CC&B.
Perform other job-related work as assigned.
Be available 24 hrs. a day for overtime purpose and emergency work orders.
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OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of College Algebra or above.
Pass the Physical Agilities Test that is representative of the physical demands of the position.
Have clearance to wear respiratory protection.
Pass a medical examination and drug testing prior to appointment.
Pass color blindness test.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification; additionally, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) of a certain level and/or with certain endorsements may be required, as will be described in this job specification if applicable.
Within six (6) months of employment must obtain and maintain during employment in this class a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.
Note: Successful completion of an approved schedule of work experience and training will be required during the entire apprenticeship period in order to maintain employment. Failure to complete applicable phase/modules of the program may result in separation of employment and termination from the apprenticeship program. Employees in this classification will enter into a written agreement with JEA and the State of Florida, Department of Labor and Employment Security, Bureau of Apprenticeship.
PROBATION PERIOD: 1 year
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes
Reason: Operates Commercial Driver''s License (CDL) classified vehicles, large trucks and/or construction equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting
Up to 8 hours per day
Lifting
Up to 5 hours per day
Walking
Up to 8 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds
Standing
Up to 8 hours per day
Pushing
Up to 5 hours per day
Bending
Up to 5 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds
Squatting
Up to 5 hours per day
Pulling
Up to 5 hours per day
Stooping
Up to 4 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds
Reaching
Up to 5 hours per day
Climbing
Up to 4 hours per day
Balancing
Up to 1 hours per day
Stairs
Up to 2 hours per day
Twisting
Up to 5 hours per day
Ladder
Up to 2 hours per day
Crawling
Up to 2 hours per day
Step-stool
Up to 2 hours per day
Kneeling
Up to 4 hours per day
Excessive heat
Up to 8 hours per day
Typing
Up to 4 hours per day
Excessive cold
Up to 8 hours per day
Data Entry
Up to 4 hours per day
Dust
Up to 8 hours per day
Humidity
Up to 8 hours per day
Loud Noise
Up to 8 hours per day
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
Ability to identify and differentiate colors and maintain vision correctable to 20/40; maintain normal field of vision and night vision; ability to hear within normal sound range; maintain good depth perception. Ability to distinguish people and objects while wearing safety glasses clouded by extreme hot and cold condition. Maintain good hand and eye coordination.
Other physical demands or notes:
Ability to pass a qualitative respirator fit test with ability to perform work while wearing a respirator without respiratory distress and work at heights and in confined spaces. Free of an irrational fear of noises; maintain good manual dexterity, normal sense of balance and smell and range of motion. Ability to climb and work from heights up to 40 feet. Ability to work in bucker trucks from heights up to 55 feet. JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position or out-door walking in non-paved areas.
This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure HUMR - Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for "FACTA" designation; pre-hire and recurring for "CIP" designations).
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OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of College Algebra or above.
Pass the Physical Agilities Test that is representative of the physical demands of the position.
Have clearance to wear respiratory protection.
Pass a medical examination and drug testing prior to appointment.
Pass color blindness test.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification; additionally, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) of a certain level and/or with certain endorsements may be required, as will be described in this job specification if applicable.
Within six (6) months of employment must obtain and maintain during employment in this class a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.
Note: Successful completion of an approved schedule of work experience and training will be required during the entire apprenticeship period in order to maintain employment. Failure to complete applicable phase/modules of the program may result in separation of employment and termination from the apprenticeship program. Employees in this classification will enter into a written agreement with JEA and the State of Florida, Department of Labor and Employment Security, Bureau of Apprenticeship.
PROBATION PERIOD: 1 year
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes
Reason: Operates Commercial Driver''s License (CDL) classified vehicles, large trucks and/or construction equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting
Up to 8 hours per day
Lifting
Up to 5 hours per day
Walking
Up to 8 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds
Standing
Up to 8 hours per day
Pushing
Up to 5 hours per day
Bending
Up to 5 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds
Squatting
Up to 5 hours per day
Pulling
Up to 5 hours per day
Stooping
Up to 4 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds
Reaching
Up to 5 hours per day
Climbing
Up to 4 hours per day
Balancing
Up to 1 hours per day
Stairs
Up to 2 hours per day
Twisting
Up to 5 hours per day
Ladder
Up to 2 hours per day
Crawling
Up to 2 hours per day
Step-stool
Up to 2 hours per day
Kneeling
Up to 4 hours per day
Excessive heat
Up to 8 hours per day
Typing
Up to 4 hours per day
Excessive cold
Up to 8 hours per day
Data Entry
Up to 4 hours per day
Dust
Up to 8 hours per day
Humidity
Up to 8 hours per day
Loud Noise
Up to 8 hours per day
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
Ability to identify and differentiate colors and maintain vision correctable to 20/40; maintain normal field of vision and night vision; ability to hear within normal sound range; maintain good depth perception. Ability to distinguish people and objects while wearing safety glasses clouded by extreme hot and cold condition. Maintain good hand and eye coordination.
Other physical demands or notes:
Ability to pass a qualitative respirator fit test with ability to perform work while wearing a respirator without respiratory distress and work at heights and in confined spaces. Free of an irrational fear of noises; maintain good manual dexterity, normal sense of balance and smell and range of motion. Ability to climb and work from heights up to 40 feet. Ability to work in bucker trucks from heights up to 55 feet. JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position or out-door walking in non-paved areas.
This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure HUMR - Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for "FACTA" designation; pre-hire and recurring for "CIP" designations).
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CSC Commonwealth (CSC Commonwealth)
225 N Pearl Street (225 N Pearl Street)
225 N Pearl Street
Jacksonville, 32202
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