Electric Meter Technician Alexander City, AL

Bermex, Inc.

Full time Regular

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 services. 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 Electric Meter Installer reports to the Supervisor of Meter Services at Bermex. This positions primary role is the exchange of electric meters of varying form types. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day.

***Salary Transparency: Pay for this position is at $20/hour. ***

What You'll Do

Electric Meter Maintenance:

Perform visual inspections of electric meters for damages

Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly

Properly change out electric meters of varying sizes and brands

Properly change out electric meter for AMI/AMR upgrade

Electric Meter Reading:

Read electric meters

Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer

Assist on additional projects, as necessary

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.

What You'll Do

Must Haves:

Education: Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older

Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of electric meters of varying form types. Valid driver's license is required

In lieu of meter experience, will accept comparable technical experience and skill

Nice to Haves:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of electric meters of varying form types.

Your Skills:

Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team

Exceptional 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 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

Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Place a high value on safety, quality of work, and operational procedures

Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles is required

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 day's work in a timely manner

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

Drug/alcohol testing is required

Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters

Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits

Health and Safety:

Group health plans including medical/prescription, den