Meter Reader Job at Ute Water Conservancy District, Grand Junction, CO

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  • Ute Water Conservancy District
  • Grand Junction, CO

Job Description

Meter Reader

$24.65 - $30.81 per hour

Recruitment Opens: Friday, December 12, 2025

Recruitment Closes: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 5:00p.m.

This position reports to the Meter Section Supervisor and performs semi-skilled labor by walking or driving along established routes to read and record the consumption of water through handheld devices for residential and commercial meters and regularly interacts directly with customers.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with sound judgment who can work and drive in all weather conditions, work independently and as part of team, troubleshoot and problem solve, show initiative, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works safely while maintaining a high level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

This position requires:

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • A minimum of six (6) months of trade experience (e.g., carpentry, concrete, construction, electrical, equipment operation, machining, painting, plumbing, welding, etc.).
  • A valid Colorado Driver's License, in good standing, with insurability under the District's insurance standards.
  • Completion of entry-level driver training in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, and obtain a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brakes endorsement, within one (1) year from the date of hire into the position.
  • Flagger, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space, Forklift, and CPR/First Aid training.
  • A 40-hour work week, works overtime with or without notice, and responds to emergencies when required.
  • Working a regular seven (7) day rotational on-call schedule and on-call shifts as needed.
  • Flexible working hours to work rotating shifts, including early mornings, days, nights, holidays, and weekends, and fills in for absent employees when needed.

Preferred knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Class A CDL with air brakes
  • Veteran status
  • Trade skills
  • Bachelor's degree
  • A valid State of Colorado Water Distribution System Operator I- IV Certification
  • Knowledge of raw water collection and conveyance, domestic water distribution and transmission, and treatment systems.

Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.

Benefits and Pay

This is a non-exempt position and the pay range for this position is $24.65 - $30.81 per hour with a competitive benefits package. Benefits package includes three health insurance plans, dental, vision, mandatory retirement contribution with generous match, voluntary retirement plans, company paid and supplemental life insurances, flexible benefit plan, statutory and other paid leaves, education assistance reimbursement plan, bonus opportunities, supplemental insurance options, department specific allowances and reimbursements, wellness and employee assistance programs, and on-the-job training.

To Apply -

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH CONNECTING COLORADO. Please follow instructions below. Any submissions that do not have the required information requested below will be considered incomplete.

Visit to review the Meter Reader job description for details regarding the position's essential duties, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (970) 242-7491 or hr@utewater.org.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must submit the

  • Employment application, and
  • Meter Reader supplemental questionnaire.

The deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Please submit your employment application and supplemental questionnaire to Human Resources

  • In-person at 2190 H Road, Grand Junction,CO 81505,
  • By mail to P.O. Box 460, Grand Junction, CO 81502, or
  • Via email to hr@utewater.org

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The candidate selected for employment must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License with insurability under the District's insurance standards, pass a drug screen, physical, background and reference check.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Early shift,

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