Temporary Meter Reader - Grand Junction, CO

Xcel Energy • Grand Junction, CO

6h • $30

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We are looking for a Temporary Meter Reader 1st 6 Months to join the Xcel Energy team in Grand Junction, Colorado. Summary Reads residential and commercial gas and electric meters, enters information into handheld computer system; reports irregularities, ability to communicate with customers; reports hazardous conditions to appropriate department, requires approximately 10-12 miles of fast paced walking per day and entering customer premises. Does require dealing with various terrains and animals. Job does require exposure to in climate weather, flexibility, and teamwork. Individual must be safety conscious. Can lead to permanent benefited employment after first 6 months. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected] . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.08 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: Not Applicable Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to walk 10-12 miles per day
• Previous customer service experience.
• High level of accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle to be used for the meter reading assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of handheld computers helpful.

Responsibilities

• Reads residential and commercial gas and electric meters
• Enters information into handheld computer system
• Reports irregularities
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate department
• Requires approximately 10-12 miles of fast paced walking per day and entering customer premises
• Requires dealing with various terrains and animals
• Requires exposure to in climate weather, flexibility, and teamwork
• Individual must be safety conscious

Benefits

• Not Applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees