Utilities Service, LLC • Marcus Hook, PA 19061
Job #2501748080
Job Title: Field Technician
Entry-level position Starting pay is $19.00/hr. Paid Classroom and skill training. $20.00/hr after 90 days. Weekly pay. Day Shift / Mon-Fri. This is an outdoor position. Heath, Vision & Dental benefits from the first day of employment - Holiday pay & more.
If you are interested in starting a career in the Electric, Gas, and Water Utility industry, Grid One Solutions is the right place for you!
With headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania, Grid One has deployment facilities across the United States and parts of Canada. Grid One is part of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asplundh, a major supplier of outsourced field services to utilities and municipalities. Asplundh is a privately-held company, founded in 1928, which currently employs over 33,000 people in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Paid classroom and skills training, starting at $19.00/hr
$20.00 /hr after 90 days.
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) from day one
Company Sponsored Retirement Plan after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program
Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
Vacation Time after one year of service
Paid Holidays after 90 days
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Termination and restoration of water service
Installation of theft deterrent devices upon termination
Obtain and provide updated account information prior to the restoration of service
Perform emergency restorations as required
All work will be done in accordance with PUC Chapter 56 regulations
Preparation and delivery of 72-hour and 48-hour notices of intent to terminate water service for non-payment
Performs up to standards within time frames outlined by the Field Supervisor and Project Manager
Commitment to customer service, responding to the needs of internal and external customers
Completes all work in an organized, timely manner, within instructed standard practice
Identifies and reports all working hazards to management
Sets appropriate priorities and works in accordance with scheduled time requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Adheres to mandatory safety policies and practices as well as OSHA practices
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location in Trainer/Marcus Hook area.
Knowledge of Meter Reading or related field experience
Ability to comprehend handheld technology; i.e. Mobile Phones, GPS, PDA's, and Digital Cameras.
Strong interest in the construction process; preference toward HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Lines, Mechanical Trades, Skilled Laborer Trades, Auto Mechanic Skills, Carpentry, and Telecommunications.
Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions applicable.
Must be willing to join the union and pay union dues.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2+ years of exceptional customer service experience.
Pre-Screen:
License & Certifications:
RARE (less than 10%): squatting, depth-perception, color-vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distant, climbing ladders, balancing, gripping.
OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense-of-touch, manual-dexterity, lifting to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, carrying, lifting, range-of-motion, reaching
FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, sitting.
CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): seeing, reading, hearing-speech-range, speaking clearly.
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.
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Grid One Solutions specializes in AMI deployments for electric, gas, and water utilities. In addition to smart grid implementation services for in-home displays and load control devices, Grid One performs meter readings, customer call center operations, field service work, joint use attachment surveys, storm support services, NESC clearance audits and utility asset inspections, construction and contractor management services, pole maintenance, pole restoration/reinforcement, infrared inspection, utility pole asset management solution, field system integrity surveys, gas meter corrosion mitigation and lead testing, and back-office services including secure data transfer and storage. In February 2012, Utility Meter Services, Inc. merged with Grid One, almost doubling the size of its operations in North America.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at ~~~, ext. 1339. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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