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Meter Electrician


Meter Electrician Apprenticeships are - unlike the other apprenticeships - a three-year program.

Meter Electrician Apprentices will learn to install single- and poly-phase meters, transformer-related meters, self-contained meters, and instrument transformers. They will learn about lab and field test meters, instrument repair, calibration, and acceptance testing. They will learn substation and co-generation metering. Apprentices will perform progressively difficult and physically demanding work.

Minimum Qualifications to Apply:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • A Valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment
  • Must be 18 years of age at time of hire

Required Qualifications: The following are the filing requirements necessary to apply for the apprenticeship program:
  • Successful completion of coursework equivalent to one year of high school level algebra, geometry, or trigonometry; and
  • A combination of training and/or experience that is equivalent to any of the following:
    • Successful completion of at least one year of high school training in electrical theory; or
    • Successful completion of at least one-half year high school training installing, configuring, maintaining or repairing electrical equipment; or
    • Successful completion of at least one semester (at least 15 weeks) of post-high school level training in electrical theory; or
    • Successful completion of at least one semester (at least 15 weeks) of post-high school level training in installing, configuring, maintaining, or repairing electrical, or electrical utility equipment; or
    • At least three months prior experience (paid or volunteer) applying electrical theory or installing, configuring, maintaining, or repairing electrical, or electric equipment utility equipment
Hiring Process
Successful completion of:
  • Written test on electrical theory and mathematics
  • A working test demonstrating knowledge of tools and electrical equipment and ability to perform work functions
  • An employment interview
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