Location: Rochester,NY, USA
Bermex, Inc.About The TeamAt 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 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.Salary Range DisclaimerThe base salary range represents the low and high end of the Bermex salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited tocustomer contact terms,location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.Salary Transparency Disclaimer: For those residing in NY, the pay for this role is at $25/hr.What You'll DoGas Meter Exchangeso Perform visual inspections of gas service for leakso Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordinglyo Properly change out gas meters of varying sizes and brandso Properly change out gas meter registers for AMI/AMR upgradeo Perform safety checks to ensure proper installationo May 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.)o May exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs. of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs. of force)Customer Communicationo Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authoritieso May provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicableo Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicateAbout YouMinimum Qualifications:Education: None. Must be 18 years of age or older.Experience: Experience in exchanging gas/electric/water meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, and troubleshoot . Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) trainingIn lieu of meter experience, will accept technical skills, abilities, or knowledge.Preferred Qualifications:Education: High School Degree1 year's 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 driver's 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 assignments in a timely manner.Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting management and customersAbility to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional mannerExcellent attention to detail for problem solving.Ability 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 don't 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 day's 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 matchPTO 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 vendorsDaily per diem for travel-based positionsWhere We WorkEmployees 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 ...@acrtinc.com 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)ACRT Services, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer | M/F/Disabled/VetPlease visit our website to view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly