Gas Distribution Apprentice Technician (On-Call)

Xcel Energy; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring an Apprentice Gas Distribution Service Technician in Eau Claire, WI. You will locate gas lines, disconnect/reconnect meters, and support gas distribution work with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires high school education, training in gas/electric fields, and obtaining a CDL Class A within six months. You may be placed on an on-call roster for emergencies and will operate within a 20-mile radius of the service center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional training in natural gas, electricity, or related fields.
• Experience locating gas and electric underground facilities.
• Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain CDL Class A within the first 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Locate gas lines and underground electric cables.
• Disconnect and reconnect gas and electric meters for stop-and-start service and credit/collections.
• Perform meter changes for single-phase electric and gas meters.
• Conduct gas leak and public building surveys.
• Respond to gas emergencies and odor calls.
• Work with gas construction crew to install or maintain the gas distribution system.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within 6 months

Job description

Xcel Energy is hiring an Apprentice Gas Distribution Service Technician in Eau Claire, WI. You will locate gas lines, disconnect/reconnect meters, and support gas distribution work with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires high school education, training in gas/electric fields, and obtaining a CDL Class A within six months. You may be placed on an on-call roster for emergencies and will operate within a 20-mile radius of the service center.