General Laborer | Wauchula, FL

ACRT Services•Wauchula, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bermex, Inc. provides meter-reading services and solutions to utilities and related organizations, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software services, and water, gas, and electric meter reading. The General Laborer reports to the Project Manager or Lead Technician and helps prepare meter pits for new meter installations and assists with meter box replacements. The role requires organization, attention to detail, good time management, care to avoid damaging meters or pipes, and keeping work areas clear of debris. Work includes cleaning out meter pits, digging and disposing of dirt, pumping water and dirt from flooded pits, removing and disposing of broken meter boxes, and restoring disturbed ground. Employees start their day at the local office to collect a company vehicle, equipment, and assignments. The position involves outdoor work, long-distance walking, and repetitive bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Drug and alcohol testing is required; requirements vary according to the type of meter work performed.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Experience working in outdoor conditions.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as with a team.
Flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling.
Adequate time-management and planning skills to complete daily assignments efficiently and on time.
Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with management and customers.
Ability to interact professionally with unhappy or negative customers.
Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Ability to walk long distances and prepare appropriately for weather conditions.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively throughout the shift.
Required drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Clean out meter pits by digging and removing dirt and disposing of it properly.
Pump dirt and water out of flooded meter pits using manual or battery-powered pumps.
Dig out broken meter boxes and dispose of them properly.
Restore disturbed ground around meter box replacements by backfilling and restoring the site.
Keep the surrounding work area clean of debris and avoid damaging meters or pipes.
Collect the company vehicle, equipment, and daily assignments at the local office.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription, dental, and vision coverage, plus other group health plan options.
Company-paid group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account option with company match.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members.
Automatic enrollment at no cost in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid vacation for full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
Paid holidays for full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
Paid wedding day for full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
Paid Veterans Day time off for veterans.
Company vehicle for 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.