Electric Meter Serv Tech-Union

Grid One Solutions; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including Medical,Dental

401(k) Retirement Plan

Uniforms, Tools, PPE provided

Vacation after 1 year

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Grid One Solutions is seeking an Electric Meter Service Technician in Waltham, MA. You will read, shut off and turn on electric meters, issue notices, and use our computer system to plan daily work.

We offer full benefits and a 40-hour week with occasional Saturdays, plus uniforms, PPE, and a company vehicle. This is a strong entry into the utility sector with growth opportunities within Asplundh Infrastructure Group.

Qualifications

• Computer and smartphone literacy.
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Mechanically inclined with experience using a variety of tools.
• 40-hour workweek with Saturdays as weather make-up days.

Responsibilities

• Perform change out of existing electric utility meters and deliver notices as required.
• Assume responsibility for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Commitment to customer service and responding to the needs of internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Skills

Computer literacy

Smartphone literacy

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Tool familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mechanical/electric experience preferred

1+ years of driving experience

Tools

Various tools

Job description

Description

Electric Meter Service Technician

Grid One Solutions is actively hiring Electric Meter Service Technicians. As an electric meter service technician, you will read, shut off and turn on electric meters. In addition, you will write up notices to communicate with customers concerning the possibility for having their electric service shut off. You will also learn how to utilize the computer system to plan and complete your daily work.

If you are interested in starting a career in the Electric, Gas, and Water Utility industry, Grid One Solutions is the right place for you!

With headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania, Grid One has deployment facilities across the United States and parts of Canada. Grid One is part of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Asplundh, a major supplier of outsourced field services to utilities and municipalities. Asplundh is a privately held company, founded in 1928, which currently employs over 33,000 people in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non‑Exempt

Pay

$25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits

• Full Benefits from hire which include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Uniforms, Tools, and Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Vacation paid after one year of employment.
• Six Paid Holidays after probation period.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform change out of existing electric utility meters and deliver notices as required.
• Assume responsibility for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Commitment to customer service and responding to the needs of internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Computer and smartphone literate
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Mechanically inclined and has experience with a variety of tools.
• This is a minimum 40‑hour workweek with Saturdays considered inclement weather make‑up days.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electric experience preferred.
• 1+ years of previous work‑related driving experience required.

Pre‑Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License required

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): squatting, depth‑perception, color‑vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distant, climbing ladders, balancing, gripping.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body‑twisting, sense‑of‑touch, manual‑dexterity, lifting to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, carrying, lifting, range‑of‑motion, reaching
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): standing, walking, sitting.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): seeing, reading, hearing‑speech‑range, speaking clearly.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

About Us

Grid One Solutions specializes in AMI deployments for electric, gas, and water utilities. In addition to smart grid implementation services for in‑home displays and load control devices, Grid One performs meter reading, customer call center operations, field service work, joint use attachment surveys, storm support services, NESC clearance audits and utility asset inspections, construction and contractor management services, pole maintenance, pole restoration/reinforcement, infrared inspection, utility pole asset management solution, field system integrity surveys, gas meter corrosion mitigation and lead testing, and back‑office services including secure data transfer and storage. In February 2012, Utility Meter Services, Inc. merged with Grid One, almost doubling the size of its operations in North America.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note

• All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.