Bermex, Inc.
Full time Regular
At Bermex, we put value on our customer relationships. We’re always looking for a way that we can delight our customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter reading 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. At Bermex, we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.
The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day.
Great Pay & Bonus Potential: Earn $23.00 per hour with the chance to boost your pay through the Bermex Productivity Incentive Plan (BPIP). You'll receive extra pay for production over set goals, giving you more earning power for your hard work!
Perform visual inspections of water service for leaks
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out water meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out water meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
Read water meters
Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
Assist on additional projects, as necessary
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
Other duties as assigned.
Education: None. Must be 18 years of age or older r
Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Valid driver's license is required
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working
Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling. Must be flexible in times of need, including extended nights and weekends.
Adequate time management skills to finish daily meter reads in a timely manner, figuring out an efficient way to read meters for that day
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 prepare for weather conditions, accordingly
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Place a high value on safety, quality of work, and operational procedures
Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles is required
This role would not be a good fit if you:
Do not enjoy walking long distances
Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day’s work in a timely manner
Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters
Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees):
Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
Boot allowance from approved vendors
Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and assignments for the day.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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