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Avg. salary range
$73k–$80k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
installs, maintains, and repairs electrical meters used to measure the amount of electricity consumed by homes, businesses, and other buildings. They work for utility companies, and their job involves testing, troubleshooting, and replacing meters as needed to ensure accurate readings. In addition, they may be responsible for connecting or disconnecting electrical service to a building and handling customer complaints related to meter readings or billing issues.
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Where you could work
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Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Motivation
Do you stay optimistic in difficult situations? Are you able to stay focused on your goals? Are you able to continue making progress despite set backs?
Reliability
When you say that you will do something, do you do it? Do you consistently show up on time? Are you someone that other people can depend on or trust?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$63,200
Average
$79,700
High
$86,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times vary. Shifts are usually 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays. Work schedules can change due to weather, customer demand, or contract duration.
Utilities & Waste Management
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$77,500
Overall Rank
85th
out of 199 careers
In Utilities & Waste Management
4th
out of 6 careers
Salary distribution
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