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Bermex, Inc.Full time RegularAbout The TeamAt 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 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 RoleThe Meter Reader reports to the Meter Services Supervisor at Bermex. This position plays a key role in reading and inspecting gas, electric, and/or water meters. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day.Salary Transparency:Pay for this role is at $19.00/hour. What You'll DoMeter Reading:Read meters on a daily and/or special basis, typically on a customer's premises for service billsCarry out assigned duties in the required time frame for cycle readings, assign sequence numbers to new services, and rearrange meter reading routes as spect meters and report damage or apparent malfunctions to assigned supervisorEvaluate unsafe conditions or clean out meter boxesUse electric, gas, water meter reading devicesUse hand tools such as a screwdriver, pliers, flashlights, keys, gas detectors, generators, pumps, hand pumps, shovels, lid handles, etc.Use printed materials such as service orders, maps, manuals, and computer printoutsAssist with training of new meter readersRead Meters in Various Environmental Conditions:Extensively walk and stand for much of the workdayWalk for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) 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)Customer Communication:Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authoritiesProvide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicableUse telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicateOther duties as assigned.About YouMust Haves:Education: None. Must be 18 years of age or olderExperience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver's licenseNice to Have:Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: At least 1 year of experience in meter reading or working in outdoor conditions; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoorsYour Skills:Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a teamExceptional flexibility in daily routines and route schedulingAdequate time management skills to finish daily meter reads in a timely manner, figuring out an efficient way to read meters for that dayExcellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customersAbility to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional mannerExcellent attention to detail for problem solving and findingAbility to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordinglyThis role would not be a good fit if you:Do not enjoy working independentlyDo not enjoy working in outdoor conditionsDo not enjoy walking long distancesAre not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routineDo not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely mannerDrug/A