Ready Force Technician I | Louisiana (DOT)

Bermex, Inc.Full time RegularAbout The TeamBermex 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 RoleThe 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.What You’ll DoMeter Maintenance:Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaks or damageIdentify hazards at meter sites and report accordinglyProperly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brandsProperly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgradeMeter Reading:Read electric, gas, or water metersEnter data collected in the field into a handheld computerSurveying Meters and Gas Lines:Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordinglyInspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosionPerform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittingsGrade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordinglyIdentify hazards at meter sites and report accordinglyClean and re-coat/paint meters and pipingCustomer & Team Communication:Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authoritiesProvide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicableUse telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicateParticipate in company-provided safety meetingsKey Responsibilities:Proficient in at least one to two core services such as:Meter reading (gas, water, or electric)Small meter installation/exchange.Basic gas line surveying or detection.Performs under close supervision.About YouMust haves:Education: None. Must be at least 18 years of ageExperience: 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 readingGas line detection/surveying1+ year in related field (electric, gas, water meter maintenance/installation/reading, or gas line detection/surveying).Nice to haves:Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: 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:Valid driver’s license and successful completion of OQ training.Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a teamExceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hoursAdequate time management skills to finish daily tasks in a timely mannerExcellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customersAbility to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional mannerExcellent attention to detail for problem-solving and findingAbility to walk long distances and appropriately prepare for weather conditionsProficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programsBasic knowledge of GIS systems and principlesWorking Conditions:Outdoor working conditionsSupervisor Responsibilities:NonePhysical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of timeRepeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingersWork that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speakRequires standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouchingTravel Requirements:% of travel time: 100We 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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)Company: ACRT, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACRT Pacific, LLC