Meter Service Rep - Brooklyn, United States - National Grid

National Grid

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Location:
Brooklyn, NY.

pay rate: 21.82 per hour

Job Purpose:

As a Meter Service Representative in the Customer Meter Services Department for New York City, you will experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy Industry.

Key Accountabilities:

Read all types of gas meters in the field.
Walk approximately 25 miles per day.
Must be able to climb flights of stairs a day and requires kneeling and bending approximately 60% of your day while reading meters.
Work independently and work in all types of weather (rain, sleet, snow, hot, cold, etc.)
Leave missed reading cards in accordance with established procedure.
Report all incorrect or unusual conditions observed in the field including gas meter piping for atmospheric corrosion.
Install and replace automated meter reading devices.
Perform physical locks on gas meters.
May be assigned as a helper to assist aTechnician or Working Leader as required.
Assist with pipe fitting up to 2 inches.
Perform field collections.
Perform work on advanced consumption accounts.
Perform inside Service Line survey and atmospheric corrosion inspections in accordance with company procedure.
Must be able to lift or carry heavy equipment (e.g., gas meters, handheld computer, cellar doors, tool bag, and tools).
May be assigned to post company notices as needed.
Prepare all necessary reports and participate in required surveys.
Maintain files and logs, plot graphs, type; perform simple arithmetical computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
Ability to drive a company car / van or truck on a daily basis.
Membership is required in Local Union 101 TWU.

Qualifications:

This position interacts with customers directly to satisfy customers requests and complaints.
High School Degree or GED required.
Valid state driver license
Ability and willingness to work all shifts/schedules including holidays, nights, weekends and overtime as required/necessary.
Basic knowledge of tools is required
HVAC, mechanical or plumbing experience preferred.
Six (6) months field experience or equivalent required.
If selected for employment, you must pass the company paid training class.
In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.
Employees selected for this classification will be required to participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a yearround basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.

**_ National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team._