ACRT, Inc.

Meter Reader

LocationCanton, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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 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 Meter Reader reports to the Meter Services Supervisor at Bermex . This position play s a key role in reading and inspecting gas, electric, and/ or water meters . This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environment al conditions , excellent time management, an d exceptional flexibility day to day .


What You’ll Do


Meter Reading :

Read meters on a daily and/or special basis , typically on a customer’s premises for service bills
Carry out assigned duties in the required time frame for cycle readings , assign sequence numbers to new services , and rearrange meter reading routes as necessary.
Inspect meters and report damage or apparent malfunctions to assigned supervisor
Evaluate unsafe conditions or clean out mete r boxes
Use electric, gas, water meter reading devices
U se hand tools such as a screwdriver, pliers, flashlights, keys, gas detectors , generators, pumps, hand pumps, shovels, lid handles, etc.
Use printed materials such as service orders, maps, manuals, and computer printouts
A ssist with training of new meter readers

R ead Meters in Various Environmental Conditions :

Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday

Walk for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) in various weather conditions ( rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold , etc.)
Exert physical force moving objects ( routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)

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: None. M ust be 18 years of age or older

Experience: No experience necessary , e mployees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice to Have:

Education: High School D iploma or GED

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in meter reading or working in outdoor conditions; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors

Your Skills :

A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd as a team

Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling
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

This role would not be a good fit if you :

Do not e njoy 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 days 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 hr@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)


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