Location(s): CO - Alamosa
Are you fit and ready to work hard at a challenging but rewarding job that doesnt require you to sit behind a desk all day? Do you want to build a long-term career in a stable industry at a company thats committed to treating you with respect, training you well and ensuring your safety? A field or skilled labor job at Xcel Energy could be the opportunity youre looking for.
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We are looking for a Temporary Meter Reader 1st 6 Months to join the Xcel Energy team in Alamosa, Colorado.
Summary
Reads residential and commercial gas and electric meters, enters information into hand held 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 inclimate weather, flexibility and teamwork. Individual must be safety conscious. The successful candidate must be comfortable being around and/or dealing with unknown dogs.
Required
- 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.
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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 youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting Notes: CO - Alamosa || CO - Alamosa || United States (US) || Customer And Innovation || 66380:Mtr Rdg Pueblo Slv PSC || Full-Time || Bargaining ||
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $25.05 per hour
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Requisition Number: 29226
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com
Minneapolis, MN
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages primarily in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources.
It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1909 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.