Meter Reader | Marietta, GA

ACRT Pacific; Marietta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Cell phone

Boot allowance

Daily per diem for travel

Job summary

Bermex is hiring for a Meter Reader to read gas, electric, and water meters and inspect meters as needed. The role requires extensive walking outdoors, strict time management, and flexibility to adapt routes and schedules. Training is provided, and you will work under the Meter Services Supervisor.

The position emphasizes independent field work, accuracy in readings, and strong communication with customers and management. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license.
• No prior meter reading experience required; training provided.
• Ability to handle outdoor conditions and walking long distances.
• Excellent communication with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Read meters on a daily and special basis at customer premises.
• Maintain efficient meter reading routes and timelines.
• Inspect meters and report damage or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Walk extensively in various weather and environmental conditions.
• Assist with training of new meter readers.
• Use meters, hand tools, and field devices to record readings.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Walking long distances

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some high school education

Job description

**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 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.**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* 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: Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older* Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver’s licenseNice to haves:* Education: High School Diploma or GED* Experience: At least 1 year of experience in meter reading or working in outdoor conditionsYour 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.**Pay:*** Pay starting at $16.50 per hour## We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.