Gas Meter Installer | Texas at ACRT

Bermex Inc.Full time RegularAbout The Team At Bermex we put value on our customer relationships. Were 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 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 RoleThe Gas Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Manager at Bermex. This position will play a key role in gas meter maintenance exchange and measurement. This position requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions excellent time management and exceptional flexibility day to day. There will be approximately 80 - 100% travel away from home for extended periods of up to 3 - 4 weeks at a timeWhat Youll DoGas Meter ExchangesPerform visual inspections of gas service for leaksIdentify hazards at meter sites and report accordinglyProperly change out gas meters of varying sizes and brandsProperly change out gas meter registers for AMI/AMR upgradePerform safety checks to ensure proper installationMay require walking for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain sleet hail snow extreme heat or cold etc.)May exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs. of force up to an occasional 50 lbs. of force)Customer CommunicationRefers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authoritiesMay provide general information about the meter services to customers when applicableUse telephones tablets and/or computers to communicateAbout YouMust haves:Education: None. Must be 18 years of age or older.Experience: 2 years experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances. Upon hire the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) trainingNice to haves:Education: High School DegreeExperience: 5 years experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances.Your Skills:Must have a valid drivers licenseAbility to multi-task and work independently as well as a teamExceptional 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 dayExcellent communication skills comfortable interacting management and customersAbility to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional mannerExcellent attention to detail for problem solving and findingAbility to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions accordinglyProficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office programsPlace a high value on safety quality of work and operational proceduresThis role would not be a good fit if:You dont enjoy working independentlyDo not enjoy working in outdoor conditionsDo not enjoy walking long distancesAre not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routineDo not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely mannerDrug/alcohol testing is requiredDrug/Alcohol TestingDrug/alcohol testing is requiredDrug/alcohol testing required per non-regulatory requirements for employees working with water electric and metersDrug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT Regulations for employees working with gas metersBenefitsHealth and SafetyGroup 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 membersRetirementAutomatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no costRoth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match PTO PlansAfter 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/AllowancesCompany 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 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 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 they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Company: ACRT Inc. Key Skills Route Driving,Data Entry,Customer Service,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Millennium,Computer Literacy,Driving,Plumbing,Baking,Unity Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1