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Water Meter Installer | Lawrenceville, GA

Bermex · Lawrenceville, GA · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the Team

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. 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 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. The role requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older
  • 1 year experience working in outdoor conditions
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
  • Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling, including extended nights and weekends
  • 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
  • Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 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

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 is required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters, and 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

Schedule

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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