Meter Technician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Meter Technician**
**Job Description**
We are seeking dedicated and professional Inspection Technicians to perform periodic facility inspections and surveys on utility-owned gas meters. This position requires candidates to enter customers' homes, communicate effectively, and demonstrate mechanical abilities. Reliability and professionalism are key qualities for this role.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform periodic facility inspections and surveys on utility-owned gas meters
+ Complete all necessary documentation
+ Ensure readings and records are in compliance with all company and regulatory requirements
+ Support the successful completion of regulatory audits and inspections
+ Conduct integrity surveys, including direct assessments and close interval surveys
+ Perform audit reviews with operations and support them during audits
**Essential Skills**
+ Possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
+ Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and initiative skills
+ Ability to work both in a team setting and independently with minimal supervision
+ Intermediate knowledge of mathematics, algebra, and mechanical aptitude
+ Ability to walk, climb stairs, and ladders during an 8-hour workday in all weather conditions
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 1+ year of professional experience with a consistent job history
+ 1+ year of driving experience
+ Experience in customer service-oriented roles
+ Mechanical background (e.g., Cable Techs, HVAC, Piping, Auto Mechanic)
+ Ability to interface with technical services, government agencies, emergency planning committees, emergency responders, landowners, contractors
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team that prioritizes safety and public service, contributing to the prevention of gas leaks and explosions. Benefit from incredible growth opportunities in the NYC Metro area with a 5-year program and AMI deployment. Enjoy upward mobility and the chance to advance into larger programs. This role offers a significant impact on public safety and continuous career development.
**Work Environment**
This is a 100% field-based position within the NGRID service territory, primarily in Brooklyn and Queens. Candidates must be flexible to travel within the utility territory. Training includes OSHA orientation, classroom sessions, homework, and practice exams, with a probationary period of 90 days. Operations hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, with potential Saturday shifts at the supervisor's request. Technicians will use their own vehicles and receive equipment such as a simple tool set, flashlight, gas detector, field binder, ID badges, handheld tablet, FR shirts, pants, safety vest, and hard hat.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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