Full Time Temporary Utility Electric Meter Installer

We are conducting electric meter upgrades in the Carlsbad and Hobbs, NM areas for Xcel Energy and are hiring Electric Meter Installers/Technicians! NO EXPERIENCE is required with paid training! If you consider yourself an independent worker and enjoy being outside, this job is for you!

Position expected to end around March, 2026.

All of our field staff are provided with:

- Safety gear including company boot (allowance), vests, glasses, etc.

- Paid Training at $20/hour

- Company provided vehicle

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for installing single phase electric meters by replacing an existing meter (change-out). The new meter and meter module are installed to automate the process of reading a meter for accurate consumption and billing.

Requirements:

- Valid driver’s license

- Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings: drug test, background check, and driving record

- Must be able to walk up to 10-15 miles per day, outdoors in all-weather environments

- Ability to perform physical duties such as lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs. of force unassisted.

Working Conditions and Hours:

- M-Th 7:00am - 5:00pm (optional Fridays and Saturdays)

- Paid training at $20/hour, and after the initial classroom training and field training, employees will be transitioned to being paid on a piece work basis!

- Outdoor work environment

- Normal working hours are daylight hours; limited work hours on weekends except for periodic on-call duty and mass workloads

- Little supervision to give you freedom to work independently and manage your own day

- Employees working this position will not qualify for company benefits due to the duration of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities:

- Successfully complete the company’s training program and pass applicable written and field tests (Meterpro)

- Learn and apply safety measure relating to motor vehicle operation and other field related matters

Olameter is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America with over 1,500 employees providing services in 30 states and provinces to over 300 utilities.

Olameter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

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If you want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today! #INDHUS