Meter Technician​/Electrician, Apprentice

Looking to grow your career as a Meter Technician? Join the Connexus Energy Team as an Apprentice Meter Technician/Electrician. As an Apprentice Meter Technician/Electrician, you will learn to perform a variety of tasks to acquire the skills needed to safely install, test and maintain all types of metering equipment to provide accurate recording of energy consumption to ensure accurate member billing.

Meter technicians also investigate and resolve member concerns around power quality and performs home audits to ensure member satisfaction.

The level of instruction and supervision received from a skilled tradesperson will vary through the different steps of the apprenticeship program when performing various job duties. A Minnesota Journey worker’s Electrician’s License is required for this position.

The anticipated hourly pay for this union position is $35.64 in accordance with the union contract. The final compensation offered is based on the union apprentice wage scale, along with the candidate’s experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of annual earnings based on company performance.

• Safely install, test, program and troubleshoot electrical meters, metering system equipment and load management equipment.
• Maintain software programs for electrical meters to ensure accurate measuring of usage.
• Perform field disconnects and reconnects on residential and commercial meters, without remote disconnect switches, for billing and collections.
• Monitor data from the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system and meters to ensure the safe and accurate operation of metering equipment.
• Issue proper metering equipment for both residential and commercial use to ensure proper usage measurement and safety.
• Install voltage recorders and use vendor software to resolve power quality issues in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Isolate television and radio frequency interference conditions to ensure member satisfaction.

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma
• Two-year certificate in electricity, electronics or metering or equivalent work experience
• Minnesota Journey worker’s Level Electrician’s License
• Minimum 1 year experience working with the general public
• Enhanced computer skills
• Current and valid Minnesota driver’s license

• Hands on experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure system

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 147,000 residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development.

Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.