
Bermex, Inc.Full time Regular
About The Team
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.Bermexoffers 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
About the Role
The Line LocatorTechnician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex This positionplays a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipesThis position also requires high physical activity, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional flexibility day to day
***Salary Transparency For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this position is at $25/hour. ***
What You’ll Do
Line Locating
Receivework tickets from the 811 system
Readand interpretutility maps showing underground utilities
Use magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes
Use color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line
Work in various weather conditions and use shovelsnecessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities
Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking
Provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop
Team Collaboration
Participate in safety meetings
Providetimely reports and documentation to management per procedures
Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures
Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately
Customer Communication
Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
Provide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable
Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
Other duties as assigned.
About You
Must haves:
Education: None. Must be at least 21 years of age
Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver’s license
Nice to haves:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 or more years of experience in line locating
Your Skills
Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
Adequate time management skills to finish workin a timely manner
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
This role would not be a good fit if you
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 day’s work in a timely manner
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Drug/alcohol testing is required
Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatoryrequirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters
Benefits
Health and Safety
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 termdisability
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
Retirement
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Wedding Day
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
Perks/Allowances
Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
Boot allowance from approved vendors
Daily per diem for travel-based positions
Where We Work
Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and assignments for the day.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Company: ACRT, Inc.

ACRT Services is the parent company of four wholly-owned subsidiaries: ACRT, ACRT Pacific, Bermex, and EnviroScience. ACRT Services family of companies offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States including vegetation management, metering services, damage prevention, environmental services, customized safety courses, technology solutions, arborist training, and more.
As an employee-owned company, ACRT Services always has been and always will be about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. Our mission is to engage the best people to make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities.
In 2018, we reorganized to be led by ACRT Services and established brands reflecting our core service areas: vegetation management, arborist training, utility services, and environmental solutions. We have also expanded our core services by acquiring Bermex, a leading metering services company. In 2020, StrategiTech joined the Bermex family to further expand their services. In 2021 EnviroScience, a nationally recognized environmental consulting firm, joined the ACRT Services family.