Bermex, Inc.Full time RegularAbout The TeamBermex offers expert utility consulting 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 and installation. 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 Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.What You'll DoMeter Maintenance:Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaksor damageIdentify hazards at meter sites and report accordinglyProperly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brandsProperly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgradeMeter Reading:Read electric, gas, or water metersEnter data collected in the field into a handheld computerSurveying Meters and Gas Lines:Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordinglyInspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosionPerform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittingsGrade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordinglyIdentify hazards at meter sites and report accordinglyClean and re-coat/paint meters and pipingCustomer & Team 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 communicateParticipate in company-provided safety meetingsKey Responsibilities:Proficient in at least one to two core services such as:Meter reading (gas, water, or electric)Small meter installation/exchange.Basic gas line surveying or detection.Performs under close supervision.About YouMust haves:Education: None. Must be at least 18 years of ageExperience: Must possess a valid driver's license. Upon hire, the candidate may need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in any of these fields:Electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or readingGas line detection/surveying1+ year in related field (electric, gas, water meter maintenance/installation/reading, or gas line detection/surveying).Nice to haves:Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: 1 or more years of experience in gas and/or electric services, 2+ years experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes; The Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.Your Skills:Valid driver's license and successful completion of OQ trai
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Ready Force Technician I | TX