Seattle City Light | Apprenticeship

Meter Electrician Apprentice

Hiring Process

Candidates must successfully complete and be competitive in:

Written application and a review of their complete driving record

Written test on electrical theory, mathematics, and worker attributes

Working test demonstrating knowledge of certain tools, electrical equipment, and the ability to perform work functions

Oral panel interview

Reference check - three work related references of your choice will be contacted

Pre–Employment physical – (A medical examination of the candidate to determine whether he/she can perform the mental and physical functions of the job.)

Background check - (Includes criminal history, driving record, education, and employment verification.)

Meter Electrician Overview & Expectations:

The Meter Electrician Apprenticeship is a (6,000 hour) training program.
Apprentices learn to install single and poly–phase meters, transformer–related meters, self-contained meters, and instrument transformers.
Apprentices learn about lab and field test meters, instrument repair, calibration, and acceptance testing.
Apprentices will learn substation and co-generation metering.
Meter Apprentices attend at least 144 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction one evening a week throughout the school year for 3 years.