Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician - Chippewa Falls, WI

Xcel Energy; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring a Mechanic Technician Apprentice/Journeyman at the Hydro Maintenance Building in Chippewa Falls, WI. The starting apprentice rate is $30.84 per hour (60%), with Journeyman pay up to $51.40 per hour.

The role includes preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on hydro equipment and requires CDL Class A within six months. The position offers competitive benefits and a structured path under union contracts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting or military experience.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel; CMMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines safe methods and practices of repairing power plant equipment.
• Routinely applies knowledge of mechanical systems, rigging, lifting, scaffolding and hand tools.
• Performs preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on hydro mechanical equipment.
• Interprets mechanical drawings and maintains inventory of tools and spare parts.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

CDL Class A

Residence within 20 miles

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree in mechanical trades

Tools

CMMS

MS Word

MS Excel

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.We anticipate the need for one or more Mechanic Technician Apprentice(s)/Journeyman at our Hydro Maintenance Building in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The minimum starting (Step 1 – 60%) rate of pay for this position is $30.84. The base Journeyman's pay rate is $51.40 hourly. The position will be posted for 15 Working Days from September 23, 2026, to October 13, 2026. Candidate skills and qualifications will be evaluated and, in conformity to union contract, appropriate step placement will be offered to a successful candidate.Pay may also be adjusted in conformity with union contract, but in no case will it be less than the negotiated step minimum. Minimum apprentice pay levels as a percentage of base Journeyman Mechanic Technician pay:1st Step: 60%2nd Step: 65%3rd Step: 70%4th Step: 75%5th Step: 80%6th Step: 85%7th Step: 90%8th Step: 95%SummaryDetermines safe methods and practices of repairing power plant equipment. Routinely applies in-depth knowledge of power generating facility mechanical systems, rigging and lifting, scaffolding, and general hand tools. Performs corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical power plant equipment such as hydro turbines & generators, pumps, water treating equipment, tainter gates, and governors, in accordance with OEM Technical Manuals, to include procurement of materials and services to support the on-going maintenance activities at all the facilities. Interprets mechanical drawings and is proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment. Maintains inventory of plant tools and spare parts. Track all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance through the facility CMMS program.RequiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent1 year of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting environment and or military experienceMust have good oral and written communication skills, and be proficient in the use of personal computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel, and CMMS systemsMust meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hireThis position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing programWillingness to travel and work away from homeMust reside within a 20-mile radius of assigned Hydro Maintenance Building within the first 6 months of hirePreferredAssociate’s degree in mechanical trades or Mechanical Engineering TechnologyMachine Tooling Techniques Technical Diploma or other Machinist skills diploma, certificate or degreePower Plant experienceHydro Plant experienceExperience with crane operation and/or riggingMachinist experience - large and small jobsOur 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.BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.84 to $51.40 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)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.Deadline to Apply: 10/13/26EEO 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.