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Ohio State Job Bank Ready Force Team Technician (DOT) in Columbus, Ohio
Bermex, Inc. About The Team Bermex 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 Role 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. Great Pay & Bonus Potential:Earn $22 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 Maintenance: Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaksor damage Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly Properly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brands Properly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade Meter Reading: Read electric, gas, or water meters Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer Surveying Meters and Gas Lines: Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordingly Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly Clean and re-coat/paint meters and piping Customer & Team 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 Participate in company-provided safety meetings Other duties as assigned. About You Must Haves: Education: None. Must be at least 18 years of age Experience: 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 reading Gas line detection/surveying Nice to Have: Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 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: