About the Position:
National Grid is seeking Temporary Gas Meter Mechanic A at our Liverpool location, at a starting hourly rate of $32.55.
Under direct supervision in a Meter Shop to perform general maintenance, testing and handling operations on gas meters as follows: wash, leak test, open, paint, sort incoming meters, seal and tag out-going meters, retire obsolete meters or regulators, ship and receive metering equipment, operate fork lift and other lifting equipment and to assist Gas Meter Mechanics of a higher classification.Perform general cleaning and housekeeping, including periodic checks and general maintenance of Gas Meter equipment; perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Should possess mechanical ability.
- Successful completion of accredited courses in mathematics through Elementary Algebra or an equivalent course agreed upon by Management and the Brotherhood (Transcript will be required for proof).
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must pass validated aptitude test
- Ability to follow prescribed laboratory procedures, practices, and standards
- Ability to learn and operate department computer systems, including databases
- Ability to lift at least 40lbs
NOTE: After satisfactory completion of one year as a Gas Meter Mechanic A, the employee will be promoted to a Gas Meter Mechanic B upon meeting the qualifications and successful completion of Gas Meter Mechanic B school.
Salary:
- $32.55/Hr
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.
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