Meter Tester

Meter Tester

Location: Dickinson, TX, United States

Job ID: 6089500

Date Posted:Mar 16, 2026

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Central Metering Services

Hiring Manager: Bill Vandiver

JOB DESCRIPTION

Meter Tester

Union T16: $37.23 Per hour

SUMMARY:

Provides meter related services to business units (internal) and external customers. These services include installation, inspection, repairs, testing, calibration of single-phase and poly-phase watt-hour and demand meters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects, cleans, installs, tests, repairs, and calibrates single-phase and ploy-phase watt-hour and demand meters on circuits of various voltages

Connects test equipment in circuit with meter and performs site verification analysis

Assists in maintaining database records for meter testing and meter site verification

Provides metering assistance for high bill complaint testing and resolution

Verifies electronic meter programming and programs electronic meters with existing meter programs

Assists in the testing of shop and working standards and maintaining records of testing

Assists in the shipping and receiving of meters and equipment between the Centralized Meter Test Ship and business

COMPETENCIES:

Experience in single-phase and poly-phase watt-hour and demand meter testing and applications

Experience in meter programming

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Regularly required to bend, reach, and work from elevated heights. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outside construction and meter shop environments.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.