Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Meter Apprentice 1 or higher in our Rhinelander, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.
Job Summary
A Meter Apprentice Installs, tests, maintains and removes electric metering equipment in a safe and efficient manner, and ensures favorable customer company relations.
Job Responsibilities
Install, test, maintain, and remove distribution, transmission, substation, and communication metering equipment operated at 600 volts or less:
install, test, maintain, and remove meters and metering transformers and other types of metering equipment
install and remove recording ammeters, varmeters, voltmeters, and wattmeters
calibrate watt hour standards
test instrument transformers
program, read, and maintain time of use, demand, and load survey solid state meters and recorders
Plan daily jobs and pre load required materials
Ensure work is performed in accordance with construction standards, company procedures, and safety rules
Ensure favorable company customer relations are maintained
Repair and adjust voltage regulator and capacitor controls
Perform switching operations of distribution, transmission, communication, and substation circuits:
communicate with system operating
obtain monthly substation readings.
Assist in prompt restoration of electric service during emergency outages:
investigate condition
patrol transmission, distribution and communication lines
Perform various customer services:
investigate billing and voltage inquiries
investigate radio, television, and communication equipment interference problems and make repairs when necessary
read and turn on and off electric meters
read gas meters
Maintain records and prepare reports in accordance with company accounting and operating procedures:
complete Vehicle Defect Reports
complete accident reports
utilize meter records system
utilize CIS system
utilize MMS system
complete forms as required for other duties
Minimum Qualifications
End Date: 07/30/2026
Minimum Posting Range: $41.63
Maximum Posting Range: $57.37
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
WEC Energy Group benefits
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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