Gas Distribution Apprentice: CDL Ready & On-Call Tech

Northern States Power Co - WI; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Eau Claire, WI is hiring Apprentice Gas Distribution Service Technicians to locate gas lines, perform meter work, and support the gas distribution system. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service as you respond to emergencies and work with the construction crew to maintain the gas network.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in natural gas or related fields, and experience locating underground utilities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional training in natural gas, electricity, or related fields.
• Experience locating gas and electric underground facilities.
• Must be committed to working safely and in compliance with all company safety rules.
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements and obtain a valid CDL Class A within 6 months of hire.
• Subject to a DOT random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Must be willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency callouts.

Responsibilities

• Locating gas lines and underground electric cables.
• Disconnecting and reconnecting gas and electric meters for stop-and-start service and credit and collections.
• Performing meter changes for single-phase electric and gas periodic meters.
• Performing gas leak and public building surveys.
• Responding to gas emergencies and odor calls.
• Work with the gas construction crew to install or perform maintenance on the gas distribution system.

Skills

Gas distribution

Safety mindset

Communication

Teamwork

CDL-A preferred

Tools

CDL-A license

Job description

Xcel Energy in Eau Claire, WI is hiring Apprentice Gas Distribution Service Technicians to locate gas lines, perform meter work, and support the gas distribution system. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service as you respond to emergencies and work with the construction crew to maintain the gas network.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in natural gas or related fields, and experience locating underground utilities.