Description

Muscatine Power and Water - Summer Internship in the Metering and Outside Services Department

The Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) Metering and Outside Services Department Internship does not require prior knowledge but will help the selected person gain a better understanding of how a utility's electric and water distribution system works and operates. During this time the intern will work and gain knowledge in the following areas: Meter Reading, Outside Services, and Metering Department. The intern will have access to support and resources as needed and will have an opportunity for independent work.

Job Description:

The intern will assist Metering & Outside Services with duties as assigned and work with the group to provide support as needed. Below are the following tasks:

Read Meter Routes
Shadow - posting customers for non-payment.
Assist with scheduling customer appointments.
Identifying types of water services in GIS
Assist with locating (moving equipment on large projects)
Assist with capturing GPS coordinates.
Help with refreshing up locates with big projects.
Assist with AMI metering installation.
Prep meters and associated equipment for field personnel.
Assist with installing instrument rated metering.
Sandblast & refurbish water meters.
Single phase electric meter testing
Verify backflow device serial numbers at commercial businesses.
General shop clean-up

Resources:

All the members of the Metering and Outside Services Department will support the intern and help answer questions as they come up. In addition, weekly meetings will be set up to track their progress, identify tasks, and if additional resources would be required for upcoming projects.

Time Frame:

The intern is projected to work 40 hours/week for 9-10 weeks, beginning in late May, but some time off can be scheduled within that time frame.

What We Offer:

Develop an understanding of how a utility's electric and water distribution system works and operates.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering a plus.
Must possess superior customer service skills and function as a team player.
Must have neat appearance and ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Must show consistent positive approach in dealing with customers and peers.
Must possess good math skills.
Must be able to attend internship on a regular basis.
Past experience with electrical wiring and plumbing beneficial, but not required.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Salary

Number of Openings
1

Location
Administration and Operations Center

EOE Statement
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Muscatine Power and Water, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

MPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Utility does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification). EOE M/F/D/V

This position is currently accepting applications.

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