Water Meter Installer | Richmond, VA

Water Meter Installer | Richmond, VA

Join Bermex as a Water Meter Installer. At Bermex, we provide expert meter reading services across the United States. You will work independently and outdoors, performing meter inspections, maintenance, and reading.

The Water Meter Installer reports to the Smart Meter Deployment Operations Manager. This position plays a key role in water meter maintenance and measurement. You must be able to walk long distances in outdoor conditions, manage time effectively, and adapt flexibly to daily schedules.

Earn $23.00 per hour plus potential bonuses through the Bermex Productivity Incentive Plan (BPIP). Additional pay is available for production over set goals.

• Water Meter Maintenance
  • Perform visual inspections for leaks.
  • Identify hazards and report them.
  • Change water meters and tabletops for AMI/AMR upgrade.
• Water Meter Reading
  • Read meters.
  • Enter data into a handheld computer.
  • Assist with additional projects as needed.
• Customer Communication
  • Refer consumer complaints to appropriate authorities.
  • Provide general information about meter services.
  • Communicate via telephone, tablet, or computer.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must Haves
  • 18 years of age or older
  • No education required
  • Valid driver’s license
• Nice to Have
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1+ years of experience in water meter exchange and register upgrades
  • Continuous work with the same employer for 1 year, or 6+ months of continuous employment

• Ability to multi‑task and work independently or as a team
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routes and schedules
• Strong time‑management skills to finish daily reads efficiently
• Excellent communication skills with management and customers
• Professional handling of unhappy or negative customers
• Attention to detail for problem‑solving and locating issues
• Ability to walk long distances and endure weather conditions
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• High value on safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Basic GIS knowledge required

• Required for all employees
• Required by non‑regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
• Required by federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

• Health & Safety
  • Group health plans: medical, prescription, dental, vision
  • Company‑paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short and long‑term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement
  • Automatic enrollment in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
  • Roth or Traditional 401(k) with company match
• PTO (after 90 days full‑time)
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid wedding day
  • Veterans Day paid time off for veterans
  • Paid sick time (NY only)
• Perks & Allowances
  • Company vehicle for driver‑based positions
  • Gas card (if applicable)
  • Company cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
  • Boot allowance from approved vendors
  • Daily per diem for travel‑based positions

Employees start the day at the local office where they pick up the company vehicle, equipment, and assignments.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, 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  Only inquiries concerning a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Discrimination on the basis of pay inquiries is prohibited under the contractor’s policy. Employees who have access to compensation information may not disclose it to individuals without access, unless authorized by formal complaint, investigation, or required disclosure under law (41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)).