Utility Technician - Richmond, VA

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About the Team:

At Bermex, we put value on our customer relationships. We’re always looking for a way to we can delight our customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter 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 Utility Tech reports to the Project Manager at Bermex. This position will play a key role in disconnecting and reconnecting utility services at commercial and residential customer sites. This position will also inspect and report unsafe meter installations and other safety hazards during the disconnect/reconnect process. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, a high priority placed on safety, and excellent attention to detail.

Salary Transparency: Pay for this role is at $23/hour.

What You'll Do:* Gas Disconnect and Reconnect: + Gas disconnect work is performed by driving from site to site + Verifies the correct customer address and meter + Reads gas meters, records value, and reports possible tampering + Turn off the utility customer’s gas service for non-payment or per customer request + Places locking devices on gas meter shut-off valves + Meets standards for safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing disconnects (participates in safety meetings) + Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures (wearing assigned personal protective equipment & company uniform) + Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday + Walking for long distances 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) + Relighting pilot lights + Checking for potential abnormal operating conditions

+ Water disconnect and reconnect work is performed by driving from site to site + Verifies the correct customer address and meter + Reads water meters, records value, and reports possible tampering + Turn off the utility customer’s water service for non-payment or per customer request + Turn on the utility customer’s water service for payment or for new customers + Places locking devices on the water meter shut-off valves + Meets standards for safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing disconnects (participates in safety meetings) + Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures (wearing assigned personal protective equipment & company uniform) + Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday + Walking for long distances 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)

About you:Must-Haves:* Education: No education required. Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice to Have:* Education: High School Degree/GED.

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

This role would not be a good fit if:* You don’t enjoy working independently

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

Retirement:* Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

PTO Plans:After 90 completed days of service for full-time employees:* Paid Vacation

Perks/Allowances:* Company vehicle (for all driver-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)

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.