Meter Service Mechanic

Eversource Energy•Waterbury, 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 replacing ERT devices; and installing, removing, repairing, and replacing piping of various sizes and types. The mechanic communicates professionally with customers about complaints and is responsible for on-call emergency responses. Employees may also be assigned to assist during emergencies outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location. This is a union-represented shift position. The employee must become a union member and be available for rotating day and evening shifts and extensive overtime when required. The work involves flammable gas, cutting oils, and ordinary environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and moderate noise. The position is categorized as safety-sensitive and is subject to applicable drug testing. Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship will not be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Previous experience as a Meter Service Mechanic or equivalent is required.
Must hold one of the specified licenses: preferred S1, S2, S3, or S4; second preference S5, S6, S7, S8, P1, or P2; acceptable D1 or D2; minimally acceptable G1 or G2.
External candidates must successfully complete the company-approved EEI 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 entry.
Availability for extensive overtime when required and ability to work rotating day and evening shifts.
Must reside within 30 minutes of the area work center.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must become a member of the union upon entering the position.
Successful applicants currently in non-safety-sensitive positions are subject to a pre-assignment drug test; employees in the position are subject to random drug testing.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

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, when assigned, assist during emergencies outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.