Gas Technician Apprentice: Start Your Utility Career

Xcel Energy Inc; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Ironwood, MI invites applications for Apprentice Gas Technician. You will join the gas construction, maintenance and operations crew, performing essential gas services and meter work while advancing through an apprenticeship program.

A strong safety mindset and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, willingness to participate in the apprenticeship, and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A within six months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Commitment to successful participation and advancement in apprenticeship program.
• Must reside within 20-mile radius of assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements and obtain CDL Class A within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gas services and mains; operate trenching/excavating equipment to install gas mains and service.
• Plastic fusion, regulators, odorization, meters, tapping, and related gas operations tasks.
• Investigations, gas leak response, calibration, and routine maintenance of gas systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Plastic fusion certification

Job description

Xcel Energy in Ironwood, MI invites applications for Apprentice Gas Technician. You will join the gas construction, maintenance and operations crew, performing essential gas services and meter work while advancing through an apprenticeship program.

A strong safety mindset and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, willingness to participate in the apprenticeship, and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A within six months.