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As a Meter Service Representative in the Customer Meter Services Department for Staten Island, New York, 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 2-5 miles per day.
Must be able to climb 15 - 250 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 disconnection of service on gas meters.
May be assigned as a helper to assist trained Technician or Working Leader as required.
Perform gas field collection activity, including collection of arrears according to collection policies, disconnect or terminate service or post buildings as required.
Perform service line inspections according to company standard and take corrective actions within their qualifications.
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.
Ability to drive a company car / van or truck daily.
Membership will berequired in Local Union 3 IBEW

Qualifications

Read all types of gas meters in the field.
Walk approximately 2-5 miles per day.
Must be able to climb 15 - 250 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 disconnection of service on gas meters.
May be assigned as a helper to assist trained Technician or Working Leader as required.
Perform gas field collection activity, including collection of arrears according to collection policies, disconnect or terminate service or post buildings as required.
Perform service line inspections according to company standard and take corrective actions within their qualifications.
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.
Ability to drive a company car / van or truck daily.
Membership is required in Local Union 3 IBEW

More Information

Location: Staten Island

Pay Rate: $ 22.65 per hour

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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.