Bermex, Inc.
Full time Regular
About The Team
Bermex offers expert utility consulting services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, as well as water, gas, and electric meter reading and installation. At Bermex, we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.
About the Role
The Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.
What You'll Do
Meter Maintenance:
Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaksor damage
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
Meter Reading:
Read electric, gas, or water meters
Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
Surveying Meters and Gas Lines:
Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordingly
Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings
Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Clean and re-coat/paint meters and piping
Customer & Team Communication:
Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
Provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
Participate in company-provided safety meetings
Key Responsibilities:
Proficient in at least one to two core services such as:
Meter reading (gas, water, or electric)
Small meter installation/exchange.
Basic gas line surveying or detection.
Performs under close supervision.
About You
Must haves:
Education: None. Must be at least 18 years of age
Experience: Must possess a valid driver's license. Upon hire, the candidate may need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in any of these fields:
Electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading
Gas line detection/surveying
1+ year in related field (electric, gas, water meter maintenance/installation/reading, or gas line detection/surveying).
Nice to haves:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas and/or electric services, 2+ years experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes; The Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.
Your Skills:
Valid driver's license and successful completion of OQ training.
Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours
Adequate time management skills to finish daily tasks in a timely manner
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
Excellent attention to detail for problem-solving and finding
Ability to walk long distances and appropriately prepare for weather conditions
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles
Working Conditions:
Outdoor working conditions
Supervisor Responsibilities:
None
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.
Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak
Requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
Travel Requirements:
% of travel time: 100
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