Electric Meter Installer | Espanola, NM

ACRT•Espanola, NM

12d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

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 services. At Bermex, we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team. The Electric Meter Installer reports to the Supervisor of Meter Services at Bermex. This positions primary role is the exchange of electric meters of varying form types. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day. Great Pay & Bonus Potential: Earn $25.00 per hour with the chance to boost your pay through the Bermex Productivity Incentive Plan (BPIP). You'll receive extra pay for production over set goals, giving you more earning power for your hard work!

Requirements

Education: Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older
Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of electric meters of varying form types.
Valid driver's license is required
In lieu of meter experience, will accept comparable technical experience and skill
Ability to multi-task, and work independently and 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 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
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Place a high value on safety, quality of work, and operational procedures
Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles is required
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

Nice To Haves

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 2 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of electric meters of varying form types.
Preferred to have experience with 2S meter exchange.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of electric meters for damages
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out electric meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out electric meter for AMI/AMR upgrade
Read electric meters
Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
Assist on additional projects, as necessary
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
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
Paid Holidays
Paid Wedding Day
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
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