Customer Service Rep 2

National Grid plc; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

National Grid’s Customer Contact Center Representative in Upstate New York is an entry-level, union-represented role offering a starting wage of $22.46 per hour with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, and tuition assistance. This class will have an anticipated start date of November 16th, 2026.

The position handles detailed transactions and research to resolve customer issues, updates account information, processes payments, and assists with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Must successfully pass HireVue assessment, classroom training, and meet performance expectations.
• Ability to multitask across multiple system applications.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer contacts including gas and electric inquiries, billing issues, and service changes.
• Update customer account information and apply customer payments.
• Schedule field orders and resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide information on company programs and generate referrals to appropriate departments.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, web chat, email, and other channels.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, the work you do will touch lives and shape the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. Whether you’re fresh out of school or an experienced professional, a career with us means a place at the leading edge. It means thrilling potential and the support for training and development to reach your goals. Because, as National Grid -looks to the future, our people will move forward, too.

Employee Resource Groups: ERGs at National Grid contribute to our shared future. They engage our employees and organization in creating and maintaining an inclusive workforce. Each group has a vision and mission to support recruitment, retention, talent development and market outreach. Our ERGs provide employees with career building, volunteering, networking, and peer mentoring opportunities, along with the chance to engage with senior leaders across the company.

Volunteering: From Earth Day volunteering to United Way donations to regular blood drives and departments’ ongoing community service days, caring National Grid employees are out there in the communities we serve. We’re donating funds to meet community needs ranging from helping the environment to educating tomorrow’s workforce … and taking advantage of the company’s charitable matching contribution program. Together, we make a real difference.

Job Purpose

National Grid’s Customer Contact Center Representative position is an entry level, union-represented role that offers qualified candidates an opportunity to join a challenging, fast-paced environment in Upstate NY. In addition to a starting wage of $22.46 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more. This class will have an anticipated start date of November 16th, 2026. The position is responsible for completing the detailed transactions and extensive research, analysis and problem-solving necessary to facilitate a timely and satisfactory response to customer issues and concerns. Due to the essential nature of the services we provide our customers, National Grid’s Contact Center’s hours of operation are 24/7 and accepted applicants will be assigned to work a as needed by the business to support our customer centric objectives.
Under general supervision, representatives handle fundamental customer contacts, including, but not limited to, the following:

• This position is not remote, but hybrid opportunities available upon completion of in person training and demonstrated proficiency in role
• Handle Emergency Calls
• Update customer account information
• Apply customer payments
• Assist Customers with beginning and ending service
• Scheduling field orders in alignment with customer expectations
• Assist customers with billing issues both simple and complex
• Handle collections related concerns and assist customers with the various options available to maintain and/or reinstate their service

Key Accountabilities

• Must be willing to work assigned shifts, which may include weekends, holidays and/or overtime.
• Training hours will be M-F 8:00am-4:30pm. Must be able to work one of the following shifts when training is completed:
  • M-F 10:00am–6:30pm
  • M-F 10:30am–7:00pm
  • M-F 11:00am–7:30pm

*Shifts are subject to change based on business needs. Call Center hours 24/7

• Must be available for full-time training; all training is paid time. Consistent and punctual attendance is a must.
• Must remain up to date with all verbal and written communications including using email and supervisor to agent communication tools.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to email, mail, web chat, and clerical work.
• Upon completion of training, identify customer account issues surrounding meter, billing, collection, and service inquiries that need resolution, as well as, ensuring proper company resources are utilized to resolve issues with customer satisfaction.
• Provide information on the products and programs offered by the company and generate referrals to the appropriate department, if necessary.
• Investigate and analyze customer issues and develop appropriate solutions to satisfy customer needs.
• Respond to all customer contacts included but not limited to gas and electric investigations, complex meter situations, web inquiries, email and correspondence.
• Act as First Responders – report for work during emergencies. i.e. Natural disasters.

Qualifications

• Customer Service Experience preferred
• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred
• Applicants must successfully pass Company supported assessment (HireVue), classroom training, and meet all performance expectations, as determined by the Company.
• Ability to multitask between multiple system applications
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written skills.

Pay Rate- Starts at $22.46 an hour and increases to $23.72 an hour after 6 months of service. Shift differential of an additional $1.00 an hour on eligible shifts on nights and weekends offered.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.