Gas Meter Installer | Texas (DOT)

ACRT Services•Dalhart, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Manager at Bermex. This position will play a key role in gas meter maintenance, exchange, and measurement. This position requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day. Pay for this role is at $29/hour.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
1-2 year’s experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances.
Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training
Must have a valid driver’s license
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well 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 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
Drug/alcohol testing is 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 Degree
5 year’s experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of gas service for leaks
Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
Properly change out gas meters of varying sizes and brands
Properly change out gas meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
Perform safety checks to ensure proper installation
May require walking for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
May exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs. of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs. of force)
Refers 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

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 (only if applicable)
Boot allowance from approved vendors
Daily per diem for travel-based positions