Job Description

49626 - Multi Location - Regular -Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!General Accountabilities:

• Change meters, install and remove check meters and recording voltmeters.
• Collect and record data of company assets.
• Read meters and charts, collect accounts.
• Maintain good customer relations.
• Understands and uses tools, electronic handheld recording devices, instruments and transport equipment in the performance of his/her duties.
• Perform underground locates on distribution system

Specific Accountabilities:

• This tradesperson must be capable of performing all or part of the following duties, depending upon the need of the job.
• Change defective and work program meters
• Install and remove check meters and recording voltmeters on customer premises, as assigned.
• Identify company distribution assets, nomenclature, customer/system connectivity and record information associated with same assets.
• Read and record meter readings for final, regular or other billing as assigned.
• Remove, install and stamp charts for power supply to industrial or municipal customers and other metering locations.
• Check billing rates, fusing, seals, power factor settings, connected load and meter multipliers, for conformity.
• Collect accounts in arrears and disconnect or reconnect service at meter base.
• Report customers requiring assistance concerning power utilization and obtain general information during the course of his/her regular duties.
• Provide general information to customers during the course of job duties.
• Report any irregularities in customer readings and consumption, and apparent deterioration of equipment such as service wires, transformer installations, poles and insulators.
• Record change of ownership and check need for multiple billing.
• Receive customer complaints in the field during normal course of meter readings; be competent in explanations in general; maintain good public relations when advising customer.
• Carry out good housekeeping and fire prevention practices in the performance of his /her work.
• Perform any other duty within the intent of the preamble to the occupational definition

Selection Criteria:

• Must have a Grade X or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of reading, changing and use of all types of billing meters.
• Understands the use of check meters and voltmeters.
• Must have general knowledge of rate structure and power uses.
• Must understand how to check connected loads.
• Understands and can identify the components of the distribution system including knowledge of distribution standards

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers for 2024.Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email . Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.Deadline: June 10, 2024In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page .

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