Bermex ยท 8 hours ago
Ready Force Technician I | TX
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBermex, Inc. offers expert utility consulting services and solutions throughout the United States. The Ready Force Team Technician is responsible for gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance, reading, and surveying gas lines, while ensuring effective customer communication.
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Responsibilities
Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaks or damage
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
Read electric, gas, or water meters
Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordingly
Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings
Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Clean and re-coat/paint meters and piping
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
Participate in company-provided safety meetings
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
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a valid driver's license
Upon hire, the candidate may need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training
Minimum of 1 year of experience in any of these fields: Electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading
Minimum of 1 year of experience in gas line detection/surveying
1+ year in related field (electric, gas, water meter maintenance/installation/reading, or gas line detection/surveying)
Valid driver's license and successful completion of OQ training
Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours
Adequate time management skills to finish daily tasks 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 appropriately prepare for weather conditions
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs
Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak
Requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
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
Company
Bermex
Bermex offers vegetation management consultation and training, customized safety courses, technology and utility metering services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase