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Meter Reader - Marietta, GA (Electric)

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Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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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 . 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 .

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • R ead 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

Requirements

  • Education: None. M ust be 18 years of age or older
  • Experience: No experience necessary , e mployees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Education: High School D iploma or GED
  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience in meter reading or working in outdoor conditions; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors
  • 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 optionsCompany paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company matchCompany paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family membersRetirement :Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no costRoth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company matchPTO Plans (a fter 90 completed days of service for full-time employees ) :Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Wedding DayVeterans Day paid time off for our veteransPaid 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)B oot allowance from approved vendorsDaily per diem fHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

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Bermex, Inc. Full time Regular

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