Meter- Service Mechanic- Electric Helper

Eversource Energy•Cheshire, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eversource is hiring a Meter Service Mechanic – Electric to perform routine field work while developing the skills to install, test, maintain, and repair electric metering systems. The position combines hands-on electrical work with customer interaction and work alongside experienced personnel, usually under close supervision. Independent work may be performed when supervision is nearby. The role is part of a four-year job progression, beginning at Step 1 with pay of $32.65 and progressing in accordance with the union contract. Work takes place in a safety-sensitive, field-based utility environment, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to changing weather and potentially energized electrical equipment. The employee must follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Storm response and emergency restoration assignments may require work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location. Eversource will not provide immigration-related visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants who need sponsorship to begin employment will not be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid, clean motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to successfully pass the CAST test.
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of, and ability to apply, electrical theory.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a safety-sensitive environment.
Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as required, including for storm response and emergency restoration.
Ability to work effectively in a safety-sensitive, field-based utility environment.
Basic computer proficiency for work order processing, data entry, and use of metering or diagnostic systems.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent movement across uneven terrain, continuous hand and arm use, repetitive reaching, and visual and auditory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Licensed electrician or equivalent education and experience.
Prior related metering or instrumentation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine service work, including meter disconnects and reconnects.
Install, remove, exchange, and disconnect or reconnect meters on single-phase and three-phase systems.
Conduct field testing of electric meters and associated equipment to confirm accuracy and proper operation.
Execute single-phase and three-phase work orders in the field.
Assist with the installation, testing, removal, repair, and maintenance of electric meters.
Unload, load, sort, store, and inventory meters, metering transformers, equipment, and related devices.
Safely operate tools, equipment, and company vehicles in the field.
Perform assigned work safely and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Learn and apply company procedures, standard work methods, and safety protocols.
Respond to storm duty assignments and emergency restoration efforts as required.
Assist other qualified personnel to support operations and complete work.
Perform work according to company standard work method procedures, keeping work clean and neat and preventing damage or hazards on customer, company, or public property.
Maintain accurate time and material records, including meter, test, and service orders and other required accounting documentation.
Process work orders and enter data using computers and metering or diagnostic systems.
Communicate and cooperate effectively with team members, supervisors, other departments, customers, and the public.
Maintain professional conduct, punctuality, attendance, reliability, and a neat personal appearance.