Bermex, Inc.

Ready Force Team Technician

LocationBatavia, NY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$41,600

About This Job


Please apply at: https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Ready-Force-Team-Technician-DOT-_R7722/apply?source=BetterTeam


About The Team:

Bermex offers expert utility consulting 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 installation. 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 Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance, and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.

Salary Transparency: For those residing in NY, the pay for this role is at $20/hour.

What You’ll Do:Meter Maintenance:* Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaks or damage

Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade

Meter Reading:* Read electric, gas, or water meters

Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer

Surveying Meters and Gas Lines:* Detect the location of underground utilities and mark accordingly

Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings
Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Clean and recoat/paint meters and piping

Customer & Team Communication:* Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities

Provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
Participate in company-provided safety meetings
Other duties as assigned.

About You:Must-Haves:* Education: None. Must be at least 18 years of age

Experience: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Upon hire, the candidate may need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in any of these fields:
+ Electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading + Gas line detection/surveying

Nice to Have:* Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas and/or electric services, 2+ years experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes; The Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.

Your Skills:* Ability to multitask, and work independently and as a team

Exceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours
Adequate time management skills to finish daily tasks in a timely manner
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 appropriately prepare for weather conditions
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles

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

Drug/Alcohol Testing:* Drug/alcohol testing is required

Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electricity, and meters
Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits:Health and Safety:* Group health plans include medical/prescription, dental, vision, and a variety of other coverage options

Company-paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings 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 is 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)
Boot allowance from approved vendors
Daily per diem for travel-based positions


Additional:Working Conditions:* Outdoor working conditions


Supervisor Responsibilities:* None

Physical Requirements:* Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.
Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak
Requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching

Travel Requirements:* % of travel time: 100

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)


About Bermex:

At Bermex, we put safety first. Always.Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve.We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. This focus on independence is a key tenant of our culture.Our culture is unique, not only in our industry, but around the world. We provide trust and support to our team unparalleled in other companies. Our roots run deep as company, and we’ve created our success by relying on our people. Over the last three decades we’ve grown exponentially, and we’ve created a culture that rewards our employees with the opportunity to grow personally and in their careers.We have an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for eligible employees. This means that your role here is not just a job, it’s an investment into your future. It means that, along with your team members, you’ll have a hand in our ongoing growth and success. With nearly 30 years of service and exceptional growth, exciting things continue to happen at Bermex.Because our culture is built around people, we’ve made the growth and development of our team one of the four pillars of our success. These four pillars are baked into everything we do at Bermex:PeoplePeople are our greatest resource. We excel in mobilizing the best people effectively in any service area, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls.ProcessNo matter the task at hand, we know how to tackle it. We’re experts in defining the parameters of success and executing on them. We do it all with safety—of our employees and our communities—driving every action we take.DedicationWe believe in long-term solutions and will help develop detailed road maps for continued success. We’ll assist in developing strategy for as long as you need it.EducationWe’re the experts—and we’re proud to extend that expertise to those who seek it. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.If you excel in a culture that values independence and growth, then we encourage you to join our team at Bermex. See our open vegetation management jobs or see all the career paths we have available to you.


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