Meter Service Mechanic

About the role

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

*This is a Shift position*

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:

• 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.
• In lieu of a license, internal Eversource employees with at least 10 years of experience as a fully qualified Gas Meter Service Mechanic will also be considered for this position.
• 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.
• MUST possess 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.