Job Description:

• 1) Investigates reports of METER READERS concerning evidence of tampering with watt-hour meters and related wiring which interferes with correct metering of electric current consumed: Requests permission of customer to examine meter.

• 2) Examines meter for evidence of tampering.

• 3) Examines wiring connecting meter to outside power lines and building circuits.

• 4) Removes unauthorized wires or devices illegally installed to bypass current past meter, or to obstruct normal meter function.

• 5) Turns on bulb of known wattage and observes movement of meter disk, determining accuracy of disk rotation in relation to current consumed by bulb.

• 6) Replaces blown fuses and repairs minor defects, such as loose wiring connections or insulators.

• 7) Removes meters showing evidence of tampering and informs customer of discontinuance of service, pending settlement with company.

• 8) Compiles inspection report, confirming or denying suspected tampering, and reports needed major repairs.

• 9) May serve court summons and testify in court as company witness during criminal prosecution.