We are actively hiring entry-level Utility Meter Technicians to join our team. This is a great opportunity to learn a trade and join a growing company with full benefits and room for advancement in the utility business!
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
- Starting pay rate begins at $16.25 an hour!
- Paid classroom and skills training
- Uniforms, Tools and Personal Protection Equipment provided
- Full Benefits from hire date which include: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation paid after one year of employment.
- Six Paid Holidays after probation period.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- No previous experience is required although mechanical, electrical and/or gas experience preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance on existing Gas & Electric Utility Meters, as required.
- Assume full responsibility for the safe operation of company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
- Demonstrates safe, high quality work practices in a team atmosphere.
- Commitment to customer service and responding to the needs of internal and external customers in a professional manner.
- Identifies and reports to management all hazardous working conditions.
- Day, Evening and Weekend Shifts required. Some overtime and weekend hours may at times be required.
- We are a Drug Free Workplace; employees at all levels are subject to pre-employment as well as random drug screens.
- We are committed to attaining only the highest quality employees: Stringent Driving History and Driving Experience Requirements. All staff are subject to pre-employment and periodic background checks.
Minimum Requirements
- Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to read written instructions, write legibly, understand verbal instruction, complete daily work assignments, and transcribe numbers accurately.
- Ability to comprehend hand-held technology, i.e., Tablets, Cell Phones, GPS, Digital Cameras.
- Ability to manage time, communicate effectively and navigate in congested areas and willing to work outdoors in all-weather condition.
- Physical Ability to lift and carry up to an average of 20 lbs., ability to comfortably walk at a steady pace throughout the workday, and ability to utilize hand tools, as needed.
- Valid Driver's License: Must have a clean Driving Record, free of any moving violations within the last five years and without any suspensions (for any reason); minimal non-moving violations (less than three within the last five years).
Who Are We?
Grid One Solutions, LLC is a North American Utility Contractor with employment opportunities across the United States. Grid One Specializes in AMI meter deployments for electric, gas and water utilities. In addition, Grid One performs meter reading, customer call center operations, and field service work to include distribution and transmission, pole inspections, treatments and restoration, joint use attachment surveys and storm support services. Each one of these opportunities is an excellent entry level growth starting point for gaining the necessary experience to begin a career path in the Utility business.
Grid One offers certified training for all services with full time positions that are supported by great health benefit packages with competitive pay and advancement.
Because Grid One is a subsidiary of Utilicon Solutions, who is an Asplundh Company, which is a leading national provider of infrastructure services and solutions for utilities, power producers and energy-intensive customers, Grid One is a great choice for your Utility career!
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Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.