Gas Technician Apprentice: Launch Your Energy Career

Northern States Power Co - WI; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring Apprentice Gas Technicians to support gas services and mains installation at our Ironwood, MI location. The role includes operating trenching equipment, plastic fusion, meters, and regulator work, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The program offers progression through step pay levels and requires CDL within six months, along with field training and after-hours emergencies. Applicants should reside near the service area.

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 D.O.T. 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.
• 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

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safety first

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Job description

Xcel Energy is hiring Apprentice Gas Technicians to support gas services and mains installation at our Ironwood, MI location. The role includes operating trenching equipment, plastic fusion, meters, and regulator work, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The program offers progression through step pay levels and requires CDL within six months, along with field training and after-hours emergencies. Applicants should reside near the service area.