Advanced Meter Infrastructure Technician

Organization
Rochester Public Utilities - City of Rochester
Organization Summary

Rochester is Minnesota's third-largest City with a rapidly growing population. Home to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester welcomes millions of visitors each year.  RPU, a division of the City, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota.  RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.  Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"
Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.  Consider joining the team today!

Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Southeast
Job type
full-time
Salary

Starting Rates of Pay (based on 2025 wages)
Apprentice - $44.00/hr, with advancement to $55.00/hr, after four years
Journey - $46.75/hr with advancement to $55.00/hr after 18 months

Hours

Standard hours Monday through Friday

Primary Duties

The Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Technician is a technical position responsible for ensuring the accurate operation of electric and water revenue metering systems. This position is responsible for installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electric and water meters and related service equipment to support reliable measurements and billing accuracy. Primary duties include reading and interpreting metering system data, performing meter exchanges, conducting routine maintenance, and diagnosing issues related to metering accuracy and performance. The technician also handles routine meter reading, service disconnections, and reconnections as part of daily operations.  This role AMI Technician supports internal departments, customers, and contractors with metering-related inquiries and provides recommendations for issue resolution.

Experience

Education and Experience 
A high school diploma or equivalent GED and completion of an approved Meter Technician apprenticeship program, including associated exam;  
OR 
*A high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. and three 3 years' electrical experience; 
OR 
*A high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. and completion of a two-year electrical trade school program. 

OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
 

*Completion of RPU's Meter Technician apprenticeship program and associated exam, within four and one-half (4.5) years as a condition of continued employment.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license
 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an approved MN DOL metering apprenticeship
Licensed Master, Journey, or Maintenance Electrician
Associates degree in Electronic Technology, or in an area related to the electrical trades.
Experience in single/polyphase electric revenue metering.
 Experience with reading and interpreting meter data and equipment.

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Individuals hired must be willing to accept overtime assignments.

This position is subject to an apprenticeship where new employees may be required to complete a four and a half (4.5) year training program. During this period, the Apprentice will perform the principal duties of the job under supervision.  Please note that RPU gives limited partial credit for previous apprenticeship experience dependent on satisfactory demonstration of current skills.  

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, visit: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/4895578/advanced-meter-infrastructure-ami-technician  
To be considered with the first round of application review, please submit your application before September 29, 2025.

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