Meter Service Mechanic (Construction)

Eversource Energy; Meriden (CT); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eversource Energy is seeking a Meter Service Mechanic to install, repair, and service gas metering equipment for residential and commercial properties in the local area. The role includes responding to gas odor complaints, handling gas services, and maintaining safety by climbing ladders and working at heights.

Starting pay is $46.04 per hour. External candidates must pass the EEI CAST test and the role requires a valid driver's license and staying within 30 minutes of the work center.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• External candidates must pass EEI CAST test.
• Previous Meter Service Mechanic experience required.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of area work center and have a valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Install, remove, adjust, and repair residential and commercial gas metering equipment.
• Reconnect and disconnect gas services and service customer gas appliances.
• Investigate gas odor complaints and high bill issues.
• Handle ERT devices, piping, and ladder-based tasks; work overtime and rotating shifts.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

MS Windows

Descripción del empleo

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Individuals will, under general supervision, install, remove, adjust, and repair all types of residential and commercial gas metering equipment including repair of residential heating and water heating equipment. In addition, the selected candidate will: Reconnect and disconnect gas services. Service customer owned gas appliances. Investigate gas odor complaints and provide repair. Install, remove, and change various sizes and types of gas meters. Investigate high bill complaints. Remove, replace, and install ERT devices. Remove, repair, replace, and install various sizes and types of piping. Communicate effectively and professionally with customer complaints at all levels. Responsible for on-call emergency responses.

Starting Rate of Pay: $46.04 per hour

REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

EXTERNAL candidates ONLY must successfully complete company approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test). An EEI Test (CAST Test) practice test is available by visiting: https://jobs.eversrouce.com/eeo.

Previous experience as a Meter Service Mechanic or the equivalent is REQUIRED.

The selected candidate must hold one of the following licenses in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job: Preferred: S1, S2, S3, S4, Second Preference: S5, S6, S7, S8, P1, P2 Acceptable: D1, D2, Minimally Acceptable: G1, G2.

The ability to perform inspections of non-handicapped accessible areas; to operate a motor vehicle and to lift and move material in excess of 50 lbs. is required.

The selected candidate must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights.

Visual acuity must be sufficient to perform wiring tasks, including cable color-code discernment.

The selected candidate must be familiar with MS Windows based applications and data input.

The selected candidate must be available to work extensive overtime when required, as well as able to work a rotating day and evening shift.

MUST reside within 30 minutes of the area work center.

MUSTpossess and maintain a VALID driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working with flammable gas, exposure to cutting oils, normal environmental elements e.g., heat, cold, moderate noise, etc.

Bargaining unit employees with rights to this posting will be given first consideration.

This is a union represented position. Anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

NOTE: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown;interested candidates must apply by previous day.

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

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Competencies

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Build trusting relationships

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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