Salary: $136,360.02 - $137,385.25 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17827
Department: (H300)Energy Resources
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/DutiesAn Electric Meter Foreman is a working supervisor who performs skilled and difficult electrical and mechanical work in the installation, testing, calibration, and repair of precision electrical watt-hour meters, instruments, protective relays, and other related equipment. This class also provides direct supervision and direction over the day-to-day activities of Electric Meter Technicians. The responsibilities for this class include: training new and existing staff members; prioritizing and assigning work; assisting with the daily operations; reviewing the work of staff through meetings, reports, conferences, and results achieved; and performing the more difficult metering installations and inspections. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.
Some job duties of this class are performed in the meter shop, but field meter testing, installation, and inspections are performed in the field. An Electric Meter Foreman must thoroughly understand the full scope of electric meter and relay mechanical work and procedures in order to respond effectively to Electric Meter Technicians. Incumbents may also be exposed to hazards and possible injury as a result of working around energized lines. Employees in this class are required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. An Electric Meter Foreman may be called out for emergency situations and must be willing to work overtime as required. Work must be performed in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate. General supervision is received from the Electric Substation Supervisor who reviews work through meetings, conferences, and results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & RequirementsEmployee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of an apprenticeship program in the Meterman trade. Considerable (3 - 5 years) full-time work experience as a journey-level Meterman engaged in electrical instrument testing and repair. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must reside within a twenty (20) mile radius of downtown Mesa (from Main Street and Center) within one (1) year of hire or promotion date.
Link to Job DescriptionA is linked here.
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Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? **You MUST include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.**
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Have you completed an apprenticeship program in the Meterman trade? **You MUST include and detail your Apprenticeship Program information on your application to receive credit.**
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How many years of experience do you have as a journey-level Meterman engaged in electrical instrument testing and repair?
- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
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Please describe your full-time work experience as a journey-level Meterman engaged in electrical instrument testing and repair below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
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How much experience do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more
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Please describe your experience in a lead or supervisory capacity below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
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Do you possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one by hire or promotion date?
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Employees in this classification must reside within a twenty (20) mile radius of downtown Mesa (from Main Street and Center) within one (1) year of hire or promotion date. Do you currently live within a twenty (20) mile radius of Main Street and Center in Mesa (or) will you be able to meet this requirement within one (1) year of your hire or promotion date?
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