Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee

job Jan 03 2012

Meters Student

KUB- Knoxville Utilities Board

KUB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Meters Student
Vacancy # 11094
Open Date: 1/3/2012 Pay Plan: Student
Closing Date: 1/25/2012 Pay Grade: 1, 2
Position Type: Temp/Part-Time Pay Range: $8.00 - $15.00

Job Information
Job Classification: Student
Department: 015 Meters
Work Location: 4505 Middlebrook Pike
Work Schedule: 15 - 30 hours / week: M - F

Work Description: Uses electronic/mechanical equipment to perform skilled testing and calibration of electric, gas and
water metering devices. Disassembles, cleans, adjusts, repairs, and tests electric, gas and water meters as well as associated
equipment and other precision mechanical devices. Uses hand tools, electronic/mechanical equipment and computers to test
meters and devices. Will be reading meters of all kinds. Records materials used and meters repaired. Makes in-depth
inspections of meters and must be able to keep detailed documentation for root cause analysis summaries. Works under
production schedules in a multi-tasking environment. Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to work in a diverse, team
environment. Occasionally, will be required to operate a KUB vehicle and forklift in the warehouse.

Minimum Qualifications
• Must be a full-time student of an accredited college or university and maintain active student status
• Must possess basic computer skills (MS Office, and other related applications)
• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Good oral and written communication
• Has and maintains a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands: Frequently requires working in cramped spaces, bending and stooping up to 20 times a day, and
lifting up to 50lbs. Physically able to perform the required tasks and responsibilities; the physical requirements for a specific
positions will be described to the applicant immediately prior to or during the interview.

Preferred Qualifications
• Must be pursuing Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or
Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Has taken some sophomore and/or junior- level engineering, electric power or power distribution coursework.
• Desire to work in electrical power systems field
Selection Process
(Subject to change)
Phase 1 Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 Physical examination and drug screen
Applicants may be subject to a background investigation. If special accommodations are needed for testing purposes, please
notify Human resources in advance of the test date.
NOTES
Only candidates submitting a completed KUB application and completing each component of the selection process will be
considered for KUB positions. KUB does not accept unsolicited applications; completed applications are only considered for
advertised vacancies. Please no third party inquiries. Due to the volume of applications and resumes we receive, only
applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
Applicants should apply on all positions of interest. KUB reserves the right to consider applications for additional vacancies in
the same classification within 120 days of the original posting, after which time, applicants must reapply to be considered for
any openings.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide correct and updated contact information to KUB during the active period of the
application. If KUB is unable to contact the applicant because the information on the application is no longer correct, the
application will be considered inactive and the applicant no longer eligible for employment.

Knoxville Utilities Board, Human Resources Department, 4505 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville,TN 37921-5530
Employment Opportunity Line: (865) 558-2420, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): (865) 558-2688

KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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