Meter Reader - Marietta, GA

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Marietta (GA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Bermex, Inc. is seeking a Meter Reader to read gas, electric, and water meters on customer sites, often outdoors. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and timely route completion in varying weather.

The position requires minimal high school education, a valid driver\'s license, and at least one year of outdoor work experience. Training is provided and a company vehicle may be involved.

Qualifications

Education: Some high school; must be 18+ and able to obtain a driver\'s license.
Experience: 1 year outdoors; training provided for meter reading.
Valid driver\'s license required.

Responsibilities

Read meters daily or on a special basis at customer premises.
Inspect meters and report damage or malfunction to supervisor.
Maintain safe outdoor conditions and organize routes for efficiency.
Assist with training of new meter readers and route planning.

Skills

Multitasking

Independence

Teamwork

Time management

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Walking outdoors

Education

Some high school

Driver's license

Job description

Bermex, Inc.

Full time Regular

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 reports to the Meter Services Supervisor at Bermex . This position play s a key role in reading and inspecting gas, electric, and/ or water meters . This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environment al conditions , excellent time management, an d exceptional flexibility day to day .

***This role has a hybrid pay scale paying a fixed hourly rate alongside a pay per piece rate once training is completed.***

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 mete r boxes
Use electric, gas, water meter reading devices
U Se 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
A ssist with training of new meter readers

Read 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
P rovide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must haves :

Education: Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older
Experience: 1 year experience working in outdoor conditions. Employees will be trained in meter reading. Must possess a valid driver's license

Nice to haves :

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 year of experience in meter reading

Your Skills :

A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd 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, accordingly

This role would not be a good fit if you :

Do not e njoy 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 manner

Drug/Alcohol Testing :

Drug/alcohol testing is required
Drug/alcohol testing required per N on- R egulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT r egulations 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 :