Meter Serviceworker Owatonna

The Owatonna Public Utilities is seeking qualified applications for the position of Meter Serviceworker.  Duties include the collection, transfer and editing of meter readings from the field to billing. Inventory, install, replace, test, calibrate and repair all devices involved with the measurement of electricity, water, natural gas including Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) which OPU has implemented. Responds to customer service calls regarding metering issues and performs disconnection of utility services.

 Qualifications and Education requirements are: 

• Two (2) Year technical college degree is preferred in metering, electronics, electricity, natural gas, or other related degree. A combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• Work experience with an AMI metering at a Utility is a plus.
• 2 years work experience in the utility metering field preferred. Other
• combinations of training and/or documented experience will be considered.
• Proficient working in a windows operating system and at Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read blue prints & schematics
• Testing & maintaining meters is a plus.
• Minnesota Class “D” Drivers License is required

Current salary range is $78,019.14 to $98,758.40.  Starting pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. 

Comprehensive benefit package includes membership in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association, health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical and daycare), paid time off, holidays, and funeral leave. Additional benefits: short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death coverage, deferred compensation plan, post-healthcare spending program, tuition reimbursement, volunteer and community involvement opportunities, remote work options, wellness initiatives, on-site fitness facilities, employee assistance program, and succession planning support. 

Full job description and required application packet is available on the following website:  https://www.owatonnautilities.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/.  Questions can be directed to Marge Madson, Manager, Human Resources at marge.madson@owatonnautilities or by phone at 507-451-2480 ext. 5414.  Application deadline:   April 8, 2025.