Temporary Meter Reader - Grand Junction, CO

Xcel Energy; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Grand Junction, Colorado is seeking a Temporary Meter Reader to join our team. The role involves reading residential and commercial meters, entering data into a handheld system, and reporting irregularities to the appropriate department.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment with exposure to weather and varied terrain. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to walk 10–12 miles per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Ability to perform high-accuracy data entry and meet deadlines.
• Comfort walking long distances on varied terrain and in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Reads residential and commercial gas and electric meters, enters information into handheld computer system; reports irregularities and hazardous conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Accuracy

Mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld computers

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.We are looking for a Temporary Meter Reader to join the Xcel Energy team in Grand Junction, Colorado. This has the possibility of becoming a permanent benefited employee.SummaryReads 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.Required Qualifications - 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. - Knowledge of handheld computers helpful.Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.Our ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, SafeOur Employee CommitmentsWork that makes a differenceA team you can count ofOpportunities to growRewards that help you thriveXcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.98 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Not ApplicableBenefit 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.Deadline to Apply: 10/29/26EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.Accessibility StatementXcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.