Meter Service Mechanic

Eversource Energy•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Meter Service Mechanic installs, removes, adjusts, and repairs residential and commercial gas metering equipment, as well as residential heating and water-heating equipment. The role includes reconnecting and disconnecting gas services; servicing customer-owned gas appliances; investigating and repairing gas odor complaints; investigating high-bill complaints; installing, removing, and changing gas meters and ERT devices; and installing, removing, repairing, and replacing piping. The mechanic communicates professionally with customers about complaints and is responsible for on-call emergency responses. This is a shift position requiring availability for rotating day and evening shifts and extensive overtime when required. The employee must live within 30 minutes of the area work center. The work involves flammable gas, cutting oils, and ordinary environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and moderate noise. This is a union-represented, safety-sensitive position; the employee must join the union and is subject to applicable drug testing. Emergency restoration assignments may require work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Previous experience as a Meter Service Mechanic or equivalent is required.
Hold an applicable license: preferred S1, S2, S3, or S4; second preference S5, S6, S7, S8, P1, or P2; acceptable D1 or D2; minimally acceptable G1 or 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 be considered.
External candidates must successfully complete company-approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test).
Ability to inspect areas that are not handicapped-accessible, operate a motor vehicle, and lift and move materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform wiring tasks, including discerning cable color codes.
Familiarity with MS Windows-based applications and data input.
Availability for extensive overtime when required and rotating day and evening shifts.
Reside within 30 minutes of the area work center.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Applicants requiring immigration-related visa sponsorship to begin employment will not be considered.
Join the union as a condition of entering this union-represented position.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, adjust, and repair 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 repairs.
Install, remove, and change gas meters of various sizes and types.
Investigate high-bill complaints.
Remove, replace, and install ERT devices.
Remove, repair, replace, and install piping of various sizes and types.
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers regarding complaints.
Respond to on-call emergencies and emergency restoration assignments.