Utility Field Technician | Richmond, VA; DOT

Utility Field Technician | Richmond, VA (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). time Regular

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.

The Utility Tech reports to the Project Manager s position will play a key role in disconnecting and reconnecting utility services at commercial and residential customer sites. It also involves inspecting and reporting unsafe meter installations, and other safety hazards during the disconnect/reconnect process. This role requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, a high priority placed on safety, and excellent attention to detail.

• 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
  • Turns off utility customer’s gas service for non‑payment 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 walks and stands for much of the workday
  • Walks for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
  • Exerts physical force moving objects (routinely 10 lbs of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs of force)
  • Relights pilot lights
  • Checks 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
  • Turns off utility customer’s water service for non‑payment or per customer request
  • Turns 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 walks and stands for much of the workday
  • Walks for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
  • Exerts physical force moving objects (routinely 10 lbs of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs of force)

Must Haves:

• Education:
  
  No education required. Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience:
  
  No experience necessary. Employees will be trained. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Training:
  Upon hire, the candidate will be required to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) Training.

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; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working.

Your

Skills:

• Ability to multi‑task 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 with 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…