Meter Reader - Waimea

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Posting End Date: 1/14/2026 at 11:59PM HST

The P CM METER READING Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 bargaining unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

Reads electric meters, including demand meters, in the field; records readings; compares consumption; observes and reports unusual and irregular conditions.

• Locates meters according to address and location code and special instructions. Reads kilowatt-hour, reactive kilowatt-hour and indicating demand meters and records readings in designated manner. Compares reading with the estimated high‑low range limits, reverifies reading within limits, and records fact when outside range. Breaks seal on demand meter, resets indicator, and reseals meter.
• Observes and records: unusual consumption, consumption on locked meters, excessive demand, irregular wiring, damaged or hazardous metering facilities, flat connections or diversions, unrecorded meters, missing seals, and other unusual or irregular conditions. Reseals any unsealed meter where meter is accessible. Detects accounts not in proper reading order and indicates proper location of new or existing accounts in the reading sequence. Submits daily report of conditions noted.
• If access cannot be gained, leaves designated form. Observes consumption on meters where no customer has made an application and leaves designated form.
• Provides routine information such as billing period or where payments may be made to customers contacted while reading meters. Refers customers to appropriate personnel for non‑routine information.
• Reports any special requests made by customers for follow‑up by other personnel.
• Occasionally performs duties of Field Representative and Customer Service Clerks as necessary.
• Occasionally assists in preparing and adjusting meter‑reading schedules.

• Perform similar and incidental duties as required.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions in an event of an emergency, not including routine trouble calls/callouts.

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Support & Administrative Selection System (SASS).
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positions as stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Must pass the SRA Oral & Written Directions Test.
• Must be physically qualified to walk a meter route and lift a six‑foot ladder.

Role: Non‑Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Waimea – Hawaii Island

Wage: $27.23

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state’s 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state’s leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

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Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualify him or her for the position.