Gas Meter Technician | Canandaigua, NY

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acrtCanandaigua (NY)

Meter Readers, Utilities Natural Gas Distribution

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$25/hour

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About the role

Gas Meter Technician 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 and exchanges. 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 Meter Technician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex. This position will play a key role in gas meter maintenance, exchange, and measurement. This position requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day.

Salary Transparency:

For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this role is at $25/hour.
What You'll DoGas Meter Exchanges
Perform visual inspections of gas service for leaks
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out gas meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out gas meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
Perform safety checks to ensure proper installation
May require walking for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)May exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs. of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs. of force)
Customer Communication
Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
May provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
Other duties as assigned.
About YouMust Haves:

Education: None. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Experience: 2 year's experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training In lieu of meter experience, will accept comparable technical experience and skill.

Nice to Have

Education: High School Degree

Experience: 5 year's experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working 1 year's experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances.

Your Skills:

Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well 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 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
This role would not be a good fit if:
You don't 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 is requiredDrug/Alcohol Testing
Drug/alcohol testing is requiredDrug/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 SafetyGroup 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
RetirementAutomatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company matchPTO PlansAfter 90 completed days of service for full-time employees:
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Wedding DayVeterans 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 (only 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. Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer 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.

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