Meter Service Mechanic

Eversource Energy•East Windsor, CT

6d•$43

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Individual 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. Starting Rate of Pay: $43.40 per hour This is a union represented position. Anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Previous experience as a Meter Service Mechanic or the equivalent is REQUIRED
The selected candidate MUST hold one of the following licenses in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job: Preferred: S1, S2, S3, S4, Second Preference: S5, S6, S7, S8, P1, P2 Acceptable: D1, D2, Minimally Acceptable: G1, G2
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
The ability to perform inspections of non-handicapped accessible areas; to operate a motor vehicle and to lift and move material in excess of 50 lbs. is required
The selected candidate must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights
Visual acuity must be sufficient to perform wiring tasks, including cable color-code discernment
The selected candidate must be familiar with MS Windows based applications and data input
The selected candidate must be available to work extensive overtime when required, as well as 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
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.

Responsibilities

install, remove, adjust, and repair all types of residential and commercial gas metering equipment including repair of 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
Responsible for on-call emergency responses