Meter Technician 3rd Class to 1st Class (2 Positions)
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Unitil is hiring a Meter Technician 3rd Class to 1st Class (2 Positions). Unitil, an investor‑owned public utility serving Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, seeks two Meter Technicians (3rd Class to 1st Class) to ensure accurate electric metering. The role involves repairing, testing, installing, and programming electric meters and related equipment, handling company field tools, and maintaining vehicle responsibility while adhering to company policies, safety rules, and state regulations.
Key focus areas include Repair, test, adjust, maintain, and install electric meters and instrument transformers, and log results in CIS and AMI., Install all metering types and program AMI automatic meter infrastructure meters and AMR automatic meter reader devices., and Maintain responsibility for company vehicle per company procedure..
Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree In Electronics Technology Or Equivalent, Valid License Based On Requirements Of Massachusetts And/Or State Of Residence, and Available For Overtime Work. Important skills include Repairing Electric Meters, Testing Electric Meters, Adjusting Electric Meters, Maintaining Electric Meters, Installing Electric Meters, and Instrument Transformers.
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Our Company
More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.
Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.
Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.
Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.
*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups
Position Purpose:
Perform tasks to assure accurate metering in accordance with Company programs, policies and procedures as well as state and local regulations. Provide prompt, courteous and professional service to our customers by installing, testing, programming and maintaining metering systems consistent with Company policies and management objectives. Progression in accordance with U.W.U.A. Agreement, Local #B340.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Be proficient in repairing, testing, adjusting, maintaining and installing all types of electric meters and associated instrument transformers both in the shop and at customer’s premises. Perform shop testing of all electric meters, including data entry of test results into the CIS and the AMI systems.
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Be proficient with the duties of a Meter Technician. Installs all types of metering. Perform the proper programming of (AMI) automatic meter infrastructure meters and (AMR) automatic meter reader devices.
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Responsibility for Company Vehicle as established by Company procedure.
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Be able to identify damage or tampering to company metering equipment.
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Knowledge and safe handling of Company field equipment.
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Proficient with company computer based metering programs such as FCS, MV90, CIS, AMI and MDS.
Qualifications:
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Associates Degree in Electronics Technology or company acknowledged equivalent.
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Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Maintain a valid license based on the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or the State where the employee resides.
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Know the company Safety Rules and Company Policies and procedures. Be familiar with the Company’s Tariff and the DPU rules and regulations for electricservice..
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Be available to respond to overtime work, trouble calls, and system emergencies as requested
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Reside within a specified geographical area as defined by the collective bargaining agreement.
THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI OF OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #B340, BROTHERHOOD OF UTILITY WORKERS OF NEW ENGLAND, DATED June 1, 2022.
HOURS: Hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WAGE: Ultimate rate - $51.29 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with UWUA Agreement, Local #B340.
Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Last updated: 07/17/2026
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