What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Service Technician position at NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)?
Location: Providence
Trial Period:Applicants must demonstrate proficiency of tasks within 45 calendar days or return to former classification if available. A trial period does not apply for this position for an employee that has previously held a comparable position within Field Operations. A vacancy shall be filled by the selection of the senior applicant, as determined by the seniority provisions within the collective bargaining agreement, who has the minimum qualifications for trial.
Progression: Promotion to CMS Meter Service Technician will be through the Meter Service Representative position or previously rated as class C or above. Prior to being awarded a promotion to CMS Meter Service Technician, an employee must have successfully demonstrated the qualifications of Meter Service Representative.
- Perform Emergency Response (i.e. Gas leaks, CO, No Gas)
- Perform Emergency Mark outs (If required)
- Perform Leak Investigation
- Perform Turn On & Off
- Perform Change/remove/set meter
- Perform Inspect Regulator
- Perform Residential and Commercial Fitting work & associated regulator work
- Investigate metering conditions
- Clear gas service freeze ups & blockages
- Storm restoration
- Perform field training as directed by the Company
- Perform all duties of lower classifications.
- Must have a high school education or the equivalent.
- Must have good mechanical aptitude and ability, high degree of dependability, and capable of exercising good judgment.
- Must have the ability to perform physically demanding CMS related activities.
- Must pass Company physical and qualifying tests to enter Department
- Must have valid driver’s license and be an approved driver of Company vehicles
- Must be able to work shifts
- D.O.T. drug testing is a requirement for this position
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to US Department of Transportation ("DOT") safety regulations.
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