Meter Services Tech

About us

As a Meter Service Tech D in Long Island, NY, you will experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy Industry. 

Key Accountabilities

• The physical ability to walk long distances and climb stairs without undue fatigue and carry gas meters, tools and material, move heavy gas appliances, and perform all associated mechanical work with gas piping.
• Ability to interact with customers positively and professionally on a regular basis, including during difficult situations (turn-offs, collections, etc.)Must present a professional appearance and demeanor as a customer-facing representative of National Grid.
• Work independently and work in all types of weather (rain, sleet, snow, hot, cold, etc.)
• Leave missed reading (CGI) cards in accordance with established procedure.
• Identify / report / document all unsafe or abnormal operating conditions observed in the field including stopped meters, incorrect constants, and gas meter piping for atmospheric corrosion and issue Warning Tags in accordance with established procedures.
• Install and replace automated meter-reading devices.
• Perform physical locks on gas meters in emergency situations such as outages.
• May be assigned to assist other CMS Technicians or Working Leaders, as required.
• 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.
• Retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and must have the ability to safely drive a company car, van or truck on a daily basis, for a significant portion of the workday.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and work extended hours as needed. 
• All meter reading activities - AMR, pedestrian meter reading/AMR installation/Special Reads/Long Term Estimates, Meter Number and Information Verification, etc.
• Upload/Download meter reading data as required.  
• Shut off/lock meters as trained and qualified.
• Perform Flood Patrols 
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., Housekeeping, deliveries/pickups, etc.)
• Support Mutual Aid associated with electric restoration by performing Wire Down Standby

After six (6) months in role, the Tech-D can perform the following additional tasks:

• Field Collection work including, but not limited to, lock for non-payment, collection of money at the door, curb valve shut offs, dormant review.
• Advanced Consumption jobs
• Securing Inactive Gas accounts at curb valve - (lock orders) 
• BPA’s (building of public assembly) Inspections  

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Basic knowledge of tools.
• HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing experience preferred.
• Field experience preferred
• Candidates are required to pass an aptitude test and physical assessment test administered by National Grid

Notes**:**

Candidates are required to pass an aptitude test and physical assessment test administered by National Grid.

If selected for employment, candidates must pass the Company-paid training class.

In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, candidates 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.

Candidates selected for this classification will be required to participate in federally-mandated drug-testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.

More Information

Location: Various (Hewlett, Brentwood, Roslyn)

Pay Rate: $24.19 an 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.