Advanced Meter Infrastructure Technician

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Technician
Rochester Public Utilities

www.rpu.org

RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, 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.

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.

The AMI Technician supports internal departments, customers, and contractors with metering-related inquiries and provides recommendations for issue resolution.

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.

2025 Starting Rate of Pay

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

A dynamic benefit package is offered and includes

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PERA Pension & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans with multiple vendors
• Life Insurance as well as both long-and short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional development and training support

How to Apply:

Use this link for more information and to apply: 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.