Meter Reader | Columbus, OH

Meter Reader Position

Bermex, Inc. Full time Regular 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 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 Role The 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 : The pay for this role is at $20 / hour. Position includes a lot of walking, up to 12-15+ miles daily in all weather conditions.

What You'll Do

• Meter Reading : Read meters on a daily and / or special basis, typically on a customer's premises for service bills.
• Carry out assigned duties in the required time frame for cycle readings, assign sequence numbers to new services, and rearrange meter reading routes as necessary.
• Inspect meters and report damage or apparent malfunctions to assigned supervisor.
• Evaluate unsafe conditions or clean out meter boxes.
• Use electric, gas, water meter reading devices.
• Use 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 printouts.
• Assist with training of new meter readers.
• Read Meters in Various Environmental Conditions : Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday.
• Walk 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 authorities.
• Provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable.
• Use telephones, tablets, and / or computers to communicate.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You Must Haves

Education : None. Must be 18 years of age or older

Experience : No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice to Have

Education : High School Diploma or GED

Experience : 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 outdoors

Your Skills

This role would not be a good fit if you : Do not 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