Travelling Water Meter Installer

We empower the best people to help sustain our world. 100% employee-owned. Independence guaranteed. Company: Bermex, Inc. 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 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 The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Manager at Bermex. This position will play a key role in water meter maintenance and installation. This position requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day. Travel up to 100% of time to different projects while getting paid! 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 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 Must haves: 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 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 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 (only if applicable) Boot allowance from approved vendors Daily per diem for travel-based positions *** Salary Range Transparency - $22 an hour *** 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk. Explore our open positions now, and start a career that can make a difference for others nationwide. Our mission, vision, and guiding principles collectively form the foundation of ACRT Services’ identity, direction, and values. Each serves a distinct purpose in shaping our company’s purpose, aspirations, and behaviors. Our guiding principles are the bedrock upon which our actions and decisions are built: Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things These guiding principles are not just words on paper; they are the pillars of our corporate culture, shaping our behavior and decisions in every aspect of our work. Our mission is to engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities. This mission is the cornerstone of our work. It reminds us every day why we do what we do. In our mission, we see not just a duty but a calling, a responsibility to safeguard the well-being of communities, protect our environment, and empower the future. ACRT Services is committed to excellence in utility vegetation management and utility and environmental services and in doing so, contribute to the safety and resilience of our power infrastructure. Our vision is to be the leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space. This vision drives us to innovate and find new ways to harmonize nature and technology. We aspire to be leaders in creating sustainable solutions that balance the needs of the environment and the demands of modern society. ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture. If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, you may submit your request by calling 800.622.2562. For additional details please use the link provided below. careers.acrt.com/careers/job-listings Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities