Leak Survey Technician | Buffalo, NY (DOT)

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 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 Gas Leak Survey Technician reports to the Assistant Manager or Supervisor at Bermex. This position plays a key role in surveying gas lines, meters, piping, and surrounding areas for evidence of gas leaks using a Methane Leak Detector. This position requires a high degree of physical activity, working in a wide variety of weather conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional attention to detail. ***Salary Transparency: Pay for this role is at $20/hour. *** What You’ll Do Gas Leak Surveying: Surveys gas leaks by walking from site to site Follows sketches and diagrams to identify gas line locations Utilizes a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RLMD) or similar device to detect natural gas leaks Performs visual inspections of gas meters, lines and fittings Grades gas leaks by level of severity and reports/escalates accordingly Follows strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to surveying, grading, and reporting gas leaks Collects data using handheld computer or other collection device Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date Survey in Various Environmental Conditions: Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday Walk 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) Customer & Team Communication: Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities Provides timely reports and documentation to management per procedures May provide general information about services to customers, when applicable Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate Participates in safety meetings Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees Other duties as assigned. About You Must Haves: Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Nice to Have: Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas services; 2 years of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 1 or more years working outdoors. Your Skills: Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team Exceptional flexibility in scheduling Adequate time management skills to work 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 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 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, 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 full-time 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 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 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 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. From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk. Explore our open positions now, and start a career that can make a difference for others nationwide. Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things Mission: To engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities. Vision: To be the leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space. ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture. 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