Field Tester C Electric

National Grid
USD 45.82
life insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, New York, Fredonia
401 Water Street (Show on map)
Aug 14, 2025
About the Position: We are presently seeking a Field Tester C-Electric for an opening in our Fredonia location. In addition to a starting wage of $45.82 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more. Under general supervision to perform such duties as: wire, install, test and maintain watthour meters and associated equipment, including current transformer installations; perform routine testing of protective equipment in a protected and interlocked area; install and remove recording meters; perform infra-red tests as required; test simpler types of relays and control devices in a shop; perform investigations and tests of a routine nature including corrosion when complexity is comparable to other duties in this classification, submit data as required; and assist Field Testers of higher classification. Job Qualifications: Must have an AAS degree in Electrical Technology from an accredited school or equivalent training program. Must have 2 plus years of experience with installing, testing and maintaining watthour meters and associated equipment including instrument transformers for single phase and three phase installations. Experience with power quality, infra-red testing, and corrosion testing is highly desirable. Must pass validated aptitude test. Must have a high school diploma or GED Must have a valid drivers license NOTE: The progression from Field Tester C - (Electric) to Field Tester D -(Electric) will occur over a two year period. To qualify for automatic progression to the D level, the employee will be required to have satisfactorily demonstrated proficiency in field testing in the electric discipline during the two years as a Field Tester C - (Electric). Salary: $45.82/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. 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.