Atmospheric Corrosion Tech | Columbus, OH (DOT)

ACRT Services•Columbus, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Atmospheric Corrosion Survey Technician reports to the Supervisor at Bermex. This position plays a key role in inspecting gas meters and associated piping for proper coating and evidence of corrosion. The candidate will also be required to report any other abnormal operating condition (AOC's) found at the gas meter site. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day. Role receives a per diem of $30 per day for every night you stay out of town and hotel cost coverage.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling
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 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
Drug/alcohol testing is required
Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric or meters
Drug/Alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
1 or more years of experience in meter reading
1 or more years of continuous work experience with the same employer and/or 6 or more months working in an outdoor environment

Responsibilities

Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
Follow strict utility, state and federal guidelines for inspection and reporting of corrosion, gas leaks and other unsafe conditions
Collect data using handheld computer or other collection device
Follow safety, quality and operational procedures
Complete assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date
Inspect meters in various environmental conditions
Inspect gas meters by walking from site to site
Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday
Walk for long distances (occasionally up to 10 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10 lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)
Refer 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
Participate in safety meetings
Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
Show courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Paid Vacation (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
Paid Holidays (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
Paid Wedding Day (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY) (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
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