Force Technician | TX

Position: Ready Force Technician I | TX

Ready Force Technician I | TX at Bermex

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About The Team

Bermex provides expert utility consulting services and solutions across the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software services, and water, gas, and electric meter reading and installation. We seek motivated individuals who work independently and love the outdoors to join our team.

Employment Details

Full‑time, Regular –

Location:

Texas (TX)

About

The Role

The Ready Force Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, and customer communication. The role involves extensive walking in outdoor conditions, strong time management, flexibility, and up to 100% travel across the United States.

What You’ll Do Meter Maintenance

• Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaks or 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 meter services to customers, when applicable
• Communicate using telephones, tablets, and/or computers
• Participate in company‑provided safety meetings

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient in at least one to two core services such as meter reading (gas, water, or electric), small meter installation/exchange, or basic gas line surveying/detection.
• Performs under close supervision.

About You Must Haves

• Minimum age 18; no formal education required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 1+ year of experience in electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading; or gas line detection/surveying.
• Possibility to complete Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training upon hire.

Nice to Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• More than 1 year of experience in gas and/or electric services, or 2+ years in direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes.

Your Skills

• Valid driver’s license and completion of OQ training.
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours.
• Good time‑management skills to finish tasks on time.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers.
• Ability to handle unhappy or negative customers professionally.
• Strong attention to detail for problem‑solving.
• Capable of walking long distances and preparing for weather conditions.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Basic GIS knowledge and principles.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Requirements

• Remain stationary for long periods.
• Repeat wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate effectively – must see, read, write, and speak.
• Perform standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Travel Requirements

100% travel time across the United States.

Equal Employment / Affimative Action

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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