Meter Reader Ft Lauderdale FL
Meter Reader Ft Lauderdale FL
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Job Description
About The Team
At Bermex we put value on our customer relationships. Were 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 plays a key role in reading and inspecting gas electric and/or water meters. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions excellent time management and exceptional flexibility day to day.
What Youll Do
Meter Reading:
Read meters on a daily and/or special basis typically on a customers 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 meter boxes
Use electric gas water meter reading devices
Use 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
Assist with training of new meter readers
Read 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
Provide 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. Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience: No experience necessary employees will be trained. Must possess a valid drivers license
Nice to Have:
Education: High School Diploma 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:
Ability to multitask and work independently and 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 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 days work in a timely manner
Drug/Alcohol Testing:
Drug/alcohol testing is
Drug/alcohol testing per NonRegulatory requirements for employees working with water electric and meters
Drug/alcohol testing per Federal DOT regulations 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 (after 90 completed days of service for fulltime 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 driverbased 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 travelbased 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
Employment Type
Full-Time
