Electric Meter Installer | Wauchula, FL

ACRT • Bowling Green, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of electric meters of varying form types.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED