Temporary Meter Service Representative

natgridProd•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for the collection season. The role involves all meter reading activities, including shutting off meters as trained and qualified. It also includes field collection activity such as terminating service and collecting customer payments. General shop work such as housekeeping, junking, shipping, and deliveries/pickups is also part of the duties. The representative will assist in two-person assignments, assist with pipe fitting up to two inches, and will be driving a significant portion of the workday in various-sized company vehicles. There is a possibility of handling substances considered hazardous under federal or state law. The role requires interaction with internal departments and company employees to ensure an efficient overall process and to promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization. The representative may also be expected to respond to emergency call-outs and work extended hours when company emergencies occur. Other duties as assigned. Must be able to obtain gas pipeline operator qualification for progression in this career.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Must have good mechanical aptitude and ability, high degree of dependability, and capable of exercising good judgment.
Must have the ability to perform physically demanding job-related activities.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
In a work day, must be able to climb 25-2500 stairs, walk 2 to 6 miles and kneel or bend for 20-60 percent of the day.
Must be able to work within confined areas at times and in inclement weather and temperature extremes.
Must possess the ability to develop positive customer relations; anticipate, identify, respond to customer needs and facilitate customer loyalty.
Able to drive a company car / large van or truck on a daily basis.
Must have valid and clean driver's license and be an approved driver of Company vehicles.
Must pass Company physical and qualifying tests to enter Department
Successfully pass a criminal background check and required job assessment tests.
DOT gas pipeline drug testing is a requirement for this position.
Must pass the Field Assessment Test.

Responsibilities

All meter reading activities including but not limited to: Shut off meters as trained and qualified.
Field collection activity including but not limited to: Terminating service and/or collecting customer payments.
General shop work (e.g. Housekeeping, junking, shipping, deliveries/pickups, etc.)
Assist in 2-person assignments as needed.
Assist with pipe fitting up to 2 inches.
Driving is a significant portion of the workday in various-sized company vehicles.
May be required to handle substances considered hazardous under the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Law or the Massachusetts Right to Know Law.
Interact with internal departments and company employees to ensure an efficient overall process.
Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization, both throughout the department and project teams.
Will also be expected to respond to emergency call out and work extended and planned hours when company emergencies occur.
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to obtain gas pipeline operator qualification for progression in this career.