Meter Service Mechanic

Eversource Energy•Norwalk, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Individuals will, under general supervision, install, remove, adjust, and repair all types of residential and commercial gas metering equipment including repair of residential heating and water heating equipment. In addition, the selected candidate will: Reconnect and disconnect gas services. Service customer owned gas appliances. Investigate gas odor complaints and provide repair. Install, remove, and change various sizes and types of gas meters. Investigate high bill complaints. Remove, replace, and install ERT devices. Remove, repair, replace, and install various sizes and types of piping. Communicate effectively and professionally with customer complaints at all levels. Responsible for on-call emergency responses.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Previous experience as a Meter Service Mechanic or the equivalent is REQUIRED
Must hold one of the following licenses: Preferred: S1, S2, S3, S4, Second Preference: S5, S6, S7, S8, P1, P2 Acceptable: D1, D2, Minimally Acceptable: G1, G2
Ability to perform inspections of non-handicapped accessible areas
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to lift and move material in excess of 50 lbs
Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights
Visual acuity must be sufficient to perform wiring tasks, including cable color-code discernment
Familiar with MS Windows based applications and data input
Must be available to work extensive overtime when required
Must be able to work a rotating day and evening shift
MUST reside within 30-minutes of the area work center
MUST possess and maintain a VALID driver's license

Nice To Haves

In lieu of a license, internal Eversource employees with at least 10 years of experience as a fully qualified Gas Meter Service Mechanic will also be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, adjust, and repair all types of residential and commercial gas metering equipment
Repair residential heating and water heating equipment
Reconnect and disconnect gas services
Service customer owned gas appliances
Investigate gas odor complaints and provide repair
Install, remove, and change various sizes and types of gas meters
Investigate high bill complaints
Remove, replace, and install ERT devices
Remove, repair, replace, and install various sizes and types of piping
Communicate effectively and professionally with customer complaints at all levels
On-call emergency responses
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.