APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for August 3, 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Chelan PUD does not sponsor work visas such as H-1B, E-3, F-1, OPT, student visas, TN, or any other visas. Candidates and employees must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
$68.91 per hour
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to any State mandated benefits, employees also enjoy the following benefits,
- Competitive wages
- Outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
- Leave benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days (3.23 hours/week prorated based on hours paid) per calendar year up to 35 with tenure
- Paid Holidays – up to 11 days per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty.
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Retirement PERS participation (positions working 70 hours per month for at least 5 months each year)
- Optional 457 plan participation with employer matching 401(a) plan
- VEBA health reimbursement account
- Optional Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life/Voluntary Life plan option
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Recognition programs and position specific stipends
- Award Stipends: Safety, Employee Appreciation, Retirement Awards
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website .
JOB POSTING
Journeyman Meterman
Overview
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and exchange electric meters and provide full range of customer service associated with meter servicing and operation.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and exchange electric meters, according to blueprints and other documentation.
- Wire metering circuits.
- Install recorders to assist in troubleshooting.
- Participate in the development of new processes and procedures for AMI/OMS and mobile workforce. Once implemented utilize functionalities in daily operations.
- Enter and retrieve data from the computer system.
- Answer and document calls from customers, to troubleshoot problems and/or answer questions. If the Journeyman Meterman is unable to provide the necessary information, he or she will direct the customer to the appropriate personnel or department for assistance.
- Remove and replace meter rings and covers, as needed.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Reports To
Manager - Distribution Projects Delivery
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Experience
- Requires completion of a meterman apprenticeship and experience working as a Journeyman Meterman or
- 3+ years Experience working as a journey-level Meterman in the residential, commercial and industrial electrical/metering field required
- Experience must include installing and maintaining all types and sizes of electric meters required
- Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Metering Reading (AMR) installation experience preferred.
- Experience with load and voltage surveys, instrument transformer testing and repairing preferred.
- Experience with meter testing software desired.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire
- Flagger Certification within 30 days
- CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 30 days
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Must have a working knowledge of electric meter installation, repair techniques and meter testing and programming.
- Must be knowledgeable of safe work practices.
- The journeyman must be familiar with and adhere to Dispatching and Operating Safety Rules.
- Must have working knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity and vector diagrams pertaining to electrical metering.
- Working knowledge of electrical metering equipment, its construction, maintenance and testing, as well as metering standards.
- Must have good interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with customers and contractors.
- Must have technical ability.
- Must be capable of operating a computer system and general office machinery.
- Requires experience and interpretation abilities of construction drawings, blue prints, wiring diagrams and construction and operating instructions.
- Requires experience or ability to learn the use of personal and/or laptop computers.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Maximo Order Processing; general office equipment; power equipment; and must be experienced with general equipment such as lift trucks, cable pulling equipment, and various hand tools.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Drug Screening
This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact [email protected]
Physical Demands
- Sitting Occasional 11-33%
- Standing Frequent 34-66%
- Walking Occasional 11-33%
- Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist Regularly 67-100%
- Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders Frequent 34-66%
- Lifting 25 - 50 lbs Floor-Waist (copier paper) Occasional 11-33%
- Climb Stairs Frequent 34-66%
- Twisting at Waist Frequent 34-66%
- Stooping/Bending Frequent 34-66%
- Reach Waist to Shoulder Regularly 67-100%
- Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66%
- Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66%
- Talking Regularly 67-100%
- Hearing Regularly 67-100%
- Visual - Near Acuity Regularly 67-100%
- Visual - Far Acuity Regularly 67-100%
- Visual - Depth Perception Regularly 67-100%
- Visual - Color Discrimination Regularly 67-100%
Working Conditions
- Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
- Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequently
- Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Occasionally
- Exposure to Electricity - Frequently
- Exposure to Toxic/Caustic Chemicals
- - Occasionally
- Noise Intensity Level: - LoudDistrict Values
- Trust - We act with integrity, empathy, competence, and transparency, earning the confidence and respect of each other and the public we serve.
- Safety - We protect what matters most through the choices we make.
- Stewardship - We responsibly manage and thoughtfully oversee all resources entrusted to us for the benefit of future generations.
- Collaboration - We transform our deep expertise from individual advantage into shared power - partnering across teams to maximize our impact and secure our future.
- Courage - We boldly step into the unknown to do what matters, seeking opportunities to grow and lead.
Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS
This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact [email protected].
Pay: $68.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
