Water Meter Installer | Richmond, VA

Bermex

The Role

Overview

Install, maintain, and read water meters while handling customer communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • data entry
  • leak inspection
  • meter upgrade
  • meter replacement
  • hazard reporting
  • digital communication

Tasks

-Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer -Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate -Perform visual inspections of water service for leaks -Properly change out water meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade -Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities -Properly change out water meters of varying sizes and brands -Provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable -Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly

Requirements

  • gis
  • microsoft office
  • high school
  • driver's license
  • water meters
  • communication

What You Bring

-Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling. Must be flexible in times of need, including extended nights and weekends. -Do not enjoy walking long distances -Drug/alcohol testing is required -Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles is required -Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters -Education: High School Diploma or GED -Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding -Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters -Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs -Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day’s work in a timely manner -Education: None. Must be 18 years of age or older r -Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly -Adequate time management skills to finish daily meter reads in a timely manner, figuring out an efficient way to read meters for that day -Read water meters -Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Valid driver's license is required -Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team -Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working -Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine -Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions -Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers -Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner

Benefits

-Paid Wedding Day -Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions) -Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable) -Daily per diem for travel-based positions -Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options -Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members -Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match -Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans -Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost -Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY) -Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match -Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability -Paid Holidays -Boot allowance from approved vendors -Paid Vacation -Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)

The Company

About Bermex

-Founded in 1972 by two visionaries with a mission to simplify utility services. -Grew steadily across decades, joining ACRT Services in 2015 to expand its national footprint. -Supporting gas, electric, and water systems across multiple states. -Expertise spans meter reading, meter change-outs, leak detection, damage prevention, and AMR/AMI transitions. -Operates field services in states like Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Georgia, and Florida, tailoring solutions locally. -Promotes a family atmosphere with many team members staying for over a decade, fostering long-term client trust. -Maintains deep partnerships: reflecting longevity and reliability. -Sustainable growth without compromising focus. -Highlighting five decades of community-centered service and innovation.

Sector Specialisms

Gas

Electric

Water

Utilities

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing required per company and federal dot regulations