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SalaryAt 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 meteringservices 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 and exchanges. 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
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities
- Water Meter Maintenance
- Perform visual inspections of water service for leaks
- Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
- Properly change out Water Meters of varying sizes and brands
- Properly change out Water Meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
- Water Meter Reading
- Read electric, gas, and/or Water Meters
- Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
- Additional projects as assigned
- Customer Communication
- Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
- May provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
- Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
About You
- Education: Some High School education. Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to travel up to 100% of the time to different projects around the U.S.
Nice to haves:
- Education: High School Degree
- Experience (Strongly Preferred): 1 year of experience changing out Water Meters and/or Water Meter registers.
Your Skills:
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
- Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling. Must be flexible in times of need, including extended nights and weekends.
- 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 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
- Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Place a high value on safety, quality of work, and operational procedures
This role would not be a good fit if:
- You don’t 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 day’s work in a timely manner
- Drug/alcohol testing is required
Benefits
- 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
- Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
- Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
PTO Plans
- 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 (only if applicable)
- Boot allowance from approved vendors
- Daily per diem for travel-based positions
Salary Range Transparency - $22 an hour
Where We Work
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
About Bermex:
At Bermex, we put safety first. Always.Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve.We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. This focus on independence is a key tenant of our culture.Our culture is unique, not only in our industry, but around the world. We provide trust and support to our team unparalleled in other companies. Our roots run deep as company, and we’ve created our success by relying on our people. Over the last three decades we’ve grown exponentially, and we’ve created a culture that rewards our employees with the opportunity to grow personally and in their careers.We have an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for eligible employees. This means that your role here is not just a job, it’s an investment into your future. It means that, along with your team members, you’ll have a hand in our ongoing growth and success. With nearly 30 years of service and exceptional growth, exciting things continue to happen at Bermex.Because our culture is built around people, we’ve made the growth and development of our team one of the four pillars of our success. These four pillars are baked into everything we do at Bermex:PeoplePeople are our greatest resource. We excel in mobilizing the best people effectively in any service area, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls.ProcessNo matter the task at hand, we know how to tackle it. We’re experts in defining the parameters of success and executing on them. We do it all with safety—of our employees and our communities—driving every action we take.DedicationWe believe in long-term solutions and will help develop detailed road maps for continued success. We’ll assist in developing strategy for as long as you need it.EducationWe’re the experts—and we’re proud to extend that expertise to those who seek it. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.If you excel in a culture that values independence and growth, then we encourage you to join our team at Bermex. See our open vegetation management jobs or see all the career paths we have available to you.
