Electric Meter Installer | Foley, AL

ACRT, Inc.; Magnolia Springs (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for motivated individuals to join their team as Meter Readers. This role involves outdoor work, requiring excellent time management and flexibility. You will read and inspect meters, ensuring quality service and addressing customer inquiries. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans. If you enjoy working independently in diverse weather conditions and are eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Company vehicle

Gas card

Mobile allowance

Per diem for travel roles

PTO

Special leave days

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older; valid driver’s license required.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Read and inspect gas, electric, and water meters outdoors.
• Report meter issues and maintain meter boxes.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective time management

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manual tools

Electronic meters

Digital communication devices

Job description

Bermex, Inc.

About The Team

At Bermex, we value our customer relationships and strive to delight our customers by going the extra mile. We offer expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities and related organizations across the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software solutions, and meter reading for water, gas, and electric services. We seek motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and outdoors to join our team.

About the Role

The Meter Reader reports to the Meter Services Supervisor and plays a key role in reading and inspecting gas, electric, and water meters. The position requires extensive walking outdoors, excellent time management, and flexibility.

• Pay: $20/hr. Employees are eligible for a productivity incentive based on meters installed beyond a threshold.

What You'll Do

• Read meters daily or as scheduled, typically on customer premises.
• Complete assigned duties within required timeframes, assign sequence numbers, and adjust routes as needed.
• Inspect meters for damage or malfunctions and report issues.
• Evaluate unsafe conditions and maintain meter boxes.
• Use various tools and devices, including manual tools, electronic meters, and digital communication devices.
• Assist in training new meter readers.

Read meters in various environmental conditions, walking long distances in weather extremes, and exerting physical force when necessary.

Customer Communication

• Address customer complaints appropriately and provide general meter service information.

About You

Must Haves:

• Education: None required; must be 18 or older.
• Experience: None required; training provided. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice to Have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of outdoor meter reading experience or similar outdoor work, or 6+ months working outdoors with the same employer.

Your Skills

• Ability to multitask and work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility in routines and route scheduling.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.
• Professionalism in handling negative customers.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to walk long distances and adapt to weather conditions.

Role Fit:

• Not suitable if you dislike independent outdoor work, long walks, or lack flexibility and time management skills.

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

• Required per non-regulatory and federal DOT regulations for certain roles.

Benefits

• Health coverage, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA options, EAP.
• Retirement plans including ESOP and 401(k).
• PTO, holidays, and special leave days.
• Perks like company vehicle, gas card, mobile allowance, and per diem for travel roles.

Work Location

Employees start their day at the local office to pick up vehicles and equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. For accommodations, contact [e-mail]. Discrimination based on discussing or disclosing pay is prohibited by law, with specific exceptions outlined in regulations.