Meter Reader | Lewis Center, OH (DOT)

About the Team

At Bermex, we put value on our customer relationships and are always looking for ways to 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. 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 Meter Reader DOT reports to the Meter Services Supervisor at Bermex. This position plays a key role in reading and inspecting gas, electric, and/or water meters. This position requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day. This is a DOT regulated position, which may require additional background checks.

Significant amount of walking (14+ miles/day) is involved. There is also a lot of driving. Good navigation skills, no attendance issues, and self-motivation are required for success. The position is outdoors all year.

Responsibilities

• Read meters on a daily and/or special basis, typically on a customer’s premises for service bills
• Carry out assigned duties in the required time frame for cycle readings, assign sequence numbers to new services, and rearrange meter reading routes as necessary
• Inspect meters and report damage or apparent malfunctions to assigned supervisor
• Evaluate unsafe conditions or clean out meter boxes
• Use electric, gas, water meter reading devices
• Use hand tools such as a screwdriver, pliers, flashlights, keys, gas detectors, generators, pumps, hand pumps, shovels, lid handles, etc.
• Use printed materials such as service orders, maps, manuals, and computer printouts
• May assist with training of new meter readers
• Read meters in various environmental conditions, including walking and standing for much of the workday
• Walk for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
• Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10 lbs of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs of force)
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• No experience necessary; employees will be trained
• Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice to Have

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in meter reading or working in outdoor conditions
• 1 year of continuous work with the same employer
• 6 or more months working outdoors

Skills

• Ability to multi-task and work independently and as a team
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling
• Adequate time management skills to finish daily meter reads 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 prepare for weather conditions

This role would not be a good fit if you:

• Do not enjoy working independently
• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
• 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

• Drug/alcohol testing is required
• Testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
• Testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits

• Health and Safety: Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options; 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
• Retirement: Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost; Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees): Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Paid Wedding Day; Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans; Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)

Perks/Allowances

• 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
• Daily per diem for travel-based positions

Where We Work

Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and assignments for the day.