Gas Technician Apprentice — Field Training & Growth

Xcel Energy; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Additional days off

Sick Time

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Ironwood, MI seeks an Apprentice Gas Technician to join our gas construction, maintenance and operations crew.

Starting pay begins at step-based rates with growth through the apprenticeship; candidates must meet safety and certification requirements, including plastic fusion certification within 6 months and DOT drug testing. You will support gas mains work and respond to emergencies in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Commitment to successful participation and advancement in apprenticeship program.
• Must be able to use an assortment of hand tools and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Must reside within 20-mile radius of assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must 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 hire.
• This position is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Gas services and mains; operate mechanical trenching/excavating equipment and related tools necessary to install gas mains and service.
• Plastic pipe fusion, service regulators, odorization, meter and regulation, tapping, operational surveys, customer priority work, fitting, knowledge and ability to respond to gas leak (inside and outside).
• Investigation/emergencies, gas leak repair, cathodic protection, locating, meter reading, valve maintenance and material handling.
• District regulator maintenance, instrument calibration, meter and large regulator sizing/maintenance/installation.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Job description

Xcel Energy in Ironwood, MI seeks an Apprentice Gas Technician to join our gas construction, maintenance and operations crew.

Starting pay begins at step-based rates with growth through the apprenticeship; candidates must meet safety and certification requirements, including plastic fusion certification within 6 months and DOT drug testing. You will support gas mains work and respond to emergencies in all weather conditions.