Water Meter Installer | Lawrenceville, GA

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 Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager at Bermex . This position play s a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement . This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, an d exceptional flexibility day to day .   What You'll Do 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 water meters   Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer   A ssist on additional project s, as necessary     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 Have:   Education: High School Diploma or GED   Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working   Your Skills :   A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd 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 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    Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs   Place a high value on safety, quality of work, and operational procedure s   B asic knowledge of GIS systems and principles is required   This 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 day’s 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 :   Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost   Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match    PTO Plans (a fter 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)    B oot 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.  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 [email protected] 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. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because t