Meter Reader | Broward County FL

ACRT • FT. Lauderdale, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meter Reader reports to the Meter Services Supervisor at Bermex . This position play s a key role in reading and inspecting gas, electric, and/ or water meters . This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environment al conditions , excellent time management, an d exceptional flexibility day to day .

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No experience necessary , e mployees will be trained.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd as a team
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling
• Adequate time management skills to finish daily meter reads in a timely manner , figuring out an efficient way to read meters for that day
• 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

Nice To Haves

• High School D iploma or GED
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 mete r boxes
• Use electric, gas, water meter reading devices
• U se 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
• A ssist with training of new meter readers
• 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)
• Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
• P rovide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wedding Day
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
• Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
• B oot allowance from approved vendors
• Daily per diem for travel-based positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed