Meter Reader | Lewis Center, OH (DOT)

ACRT Pacific; North Olmsted (OH); Híbrido; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plans

Company vehicle

Gas card

Boot allowance

Per diem

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Bermex is hiring a Meter Reader DOT to read gas, electric, and water meters and to inspect meters on customer premises. This outdoor role involves significant walking, driving, and navigating in all weather conditions.

A valid driver’s license and high school diploma are required; DOT background checks may be involved. You will perform cycle readings, report issues, and use meters and devices, with training provided.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year with the same employer or 6+ months working outdoors.
• DOT background checks may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Read meters daily or on a customer’s premises for service bills.
• Inspect meters and report damage or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Walk and stand for long portions of the day in various weather conditions.
• Use meter reading devices and common hand tools to access meters.

Conocimientos

Multi-tasking

Independence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Time management

Communication

Customer interaction

Walking long distances

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Tablets

Computers

Screwdriver

Pliers

Flashlights

Gas detectors

Descripción del empleo

**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. 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 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 also 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.\\*\\*\\* **What You’ll Do**Meter Reading:* 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 readersRead Meters in Various Environmental Conditions:* Extensively walk and stand 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 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)Customer 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 communicateOther duties as assigned. **About You**Must Haves:* Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must be 18 years or older* Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Employees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver’s licenseNice to Have:* Experience: Experience in meter reading. Pipeline Operator Qualification certification (OQ) preferred. Your 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, 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, accordinglyThis 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 days work in a timely mannerDrug/Alcohol Testing:* Drug/alcohol testing is required* 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 **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 membersRetirement:* Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost* Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company matchPTO 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.