Atmospheric Corrosion Tech | Columbus, OH; DOT

Bermex, Inc.

Full 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 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.

The Atmospheric Corrosion Survey Technician reports to the Supervisor s position plays a key role in inspecting gas meters and associated piping for proper coating and evidence of corrosion. The candidate will also be required to report any other abnormal operating condition (AOC's) found at the gas meter site. This position also requires a high degree of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional flexibility day to day.

Role receives a per diem of $30 per day for every night you stay out of town and hotel cost coverage.

• Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
• Follow strict utility, state and federal guidelines for inspection and reporting of corrosion, gas leaks and other unsafe conditions
• Collect data using handheld computer or other collection device
• Follow safety, quality and operational procedures
• Complete assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date
• Inspect meters in various environmental conditions
• Inspect gas meters by walking from site to site
• Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday
• Walk for long distances (occasionally up to 10 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
• Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10 lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)

• Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
• May provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
• Participate in safety meetings
• Provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
• Show courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees

Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  None. Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience:
  
  1 year experience working in outdoor conditions. Employees will be trained as an Atmospheric Corrosion Survey Technician. Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  1 or more years of experience in meter reading or as an Atmospheric Corrosion Survey Technician, 1 or more years of continuous work experience with the same employer.

• Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling
• Adequate time management skills to finish daily work in a timely manner, figuring out an efficient way to complete work 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

• 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 have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely manner

• Drug/alcohol testing is required
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric or meters
• Drug/Alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

• 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…