About the position: National Grid is presently looking to fill(11) Service Representative ANP Temporary positions in our Buffalo and Niagara Falls area, at a starting hourly rate of $35.57. Our business is seeking a Service Representative that under general supervision will work on electric and small commercial utility services. Turn off and on electric meters and conduct field collections for overdue bills. Perform metering services activities including, but not limit to the following:

 

All Service Representative Helper duties. Connect single-phase electric meters. Disconnect electric meters including three-phase.

 

Also, perform field collections activities including:

 

Review and process account data. Contact and interview customers or their representative and initiate applicable procedures relative to the collection and service policies and in conformance with Company and regulatory standards. Perform the necessary clerical functions. Evaluate conditions encountered on customers' premises. Make decisions and take actions in conformance with all applicable regulations, guides and practices. Conduct health impairment inspections. Replevin (socket meters only)

 

May also be deployed for emergency work to stand by down wires.

 

 

Job Qualifications:

Must have valid driver’s license  Must have high school diploma or GED Must pass validated aptitude test Must have one year’s educational background in electrical, mechanical, gas theory or HVAC or 18 months experience in a related mechanical series Ability and willingness to work all shift/schedules, including holidays, nights, weekends and overtime as required/necessary. Working knowledge of company and regulatory requirements regarding collections policies and practices. Must possess the ability to use hand tools and to handle customer contacts satisfactorily Must have excellent customer service and communication skills Must be able to interact with customers face to face on a daily basis Ability to drive all types of vehicles and equipment in adverse conditions, in a safe manner Have the ability to travel during company 'call outs' for storm

 

NOTE: This job is Non-Progression. 

 

NOTE: External Employees Hired into CMS will be required to remain in the department for a period of (5) years.

Salary:

$35.57/Hr

 

 

 

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.