Meter Reader- $17/hr | Huntsville, AL

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. 

Great Pay & Bonus Potential: Earn $16.50 per hour with the chance to boost your pay through the Bermex Productivity Incentive Plan (BPIP). You'll receive extra pay for production over set goals, giving you more earning power for your hard work!

Compensation Disclaimer: This position is eligible for the Bermex Productivity Incentive Plan (BPIP). Please see the plan document attached to your offer letter for additional details. By signing this offer letter, you agree to participate in this plan.

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 …