Utility Technician $23/hr. Richmond, - ACRT, Inc.

ACRT, Inc.

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Salary Transparency:
Pay for this role is at $23/hr.**
About the Team
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 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 reading.

At Bermex, we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.

About the Role
The Utility Tech reports to the Project Manager at Bermex. This position will play a key role in disconnecting and reconnecting utility services at commercial and residential customer sites. This position will also inspect and report unsafe meter installations, and other safety hazards during the disconnect/reconnect process.

This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, a high priority placed on safety, and excellent attention to detail.

Salary Transparency:
Pay for this role is at $23/hr.**
What You'll Do

Gas Disconnect and Reconnect
Gas disconnect work is performed by driving from site to site
Verifies correct customer address and meter
Reads gas meters, records value and reports possible tampering
Turn off utility customer's gas service for nonpayment or per customer request
Places locking devices on gas meter shut off valves
Meets standards for safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing disconnects (participates in safety meetings)
Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures (wearing assigned personal protective equipment & company uniform)
Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday
Walking for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)
Relighting pilot lights
Checking for potential abnormal operating conditions
Water Disconnect and Reconnect
Water disconnect and reconnect work is performed by driving from site to site
Verifies correct customer address and meter
Reads water meters, records value and reports possible tampering
Turn off utility customer's water service for nonpayment or per customer request
Turn on utility customer's water service for payment or new customers
Places locking devices on water meter shut off valves
Meets standards for safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing disconnects (participates in safety meetings)
Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures (wearing assigned personal protective equipment & company uniform)
Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday
Walking for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)

About you:

Must haves:

Education: No education required. Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice to have:

Education: High School Degree/GED.
Experience: 1 or more years of experience in meter reading or working in outdoor conditions. Must possess a valid driver's license
Gas or Water meter disconnect/reconnect services

Your Skills:

Ability to multitask and work independently as well as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling
Excellent time management skills to complete work orders
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

This role would not be a good fit if:

You don't enjoy working independently
Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
Do not enjoy walking long distances
Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely manner
Drug/alcohol testing is required

Benefits:

Health and Safety

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

Retirement