Meter Reader jobs in Lawrence, MA

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Location: North Andover, MA

Union: IBEW 326

Pay: $21.45

National Grid is currently seeking temporary Metering Services Representative /collectors to assist with workload on a temporary basis in the North Andoverarea.

• All meter reading activities including but not limited to:
• Shut off meters as trained and qualified.
• Field collection activity including but not limited to:
• Terminating service and/or collecting customer payments.
• General shop work (e.g. Housekeeping, junking, shipping, deliveries/pickups, etc.)
• Assist in 2-person assignments as needed.
• Driving is a significant portion of the workday in various-sized company vehicles.
• May be required to handle substances considered hazardous under the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Law or the Massachusetts Right to Know Law.
• Interact with internal departments and company employees to ensure an efficient overall process.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization, both throughout the department and project teams.
• Will also be expected to respond to emergency call out and work extended and planned hours when company emergencies occur.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 job-related activities.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• In a work day, must be able to climb 25-2500 stairs, walk 2 to 6 miles and kneel or bend for 20-60 percent of the day.
• Must be able to work within confined areas at times and in inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• Must possess the ability to develop positive customer relations; anticipate, identify, respond to customer needs and facilitate customer loyalty.
• Able to drive a company car / large van or truck on a daily basis.
• Must have valid and clean driver's license and be an approved driver of Company vehicles.
• Must pass Company physical and qualifying tests to enter Department
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, medical/drug screening and required job assessment tests.