Locator - St Paul, Metro East

Xcel Energy; Newport (MN); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pension/401(k) plan

Transit programs

Résumé du poste

Xcel Energy is seeking Locator candidates to locate underground gas and electric facilities using maps and prints to determine precise locations. The role involves using electronic equipment to mark locations and ensure the safety of excavators and the public.

Position may sit in St. Paul, MN, Newport, MN, or White Bear, MN; starting hourly pay is $27.62 with potential to reach $38.32, reflecting responsibilities and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Experience reading Gas and Electric maps or prints.
• Understanding of Gas and Electric distribution practices.
• Available for 24hr call out duties.
• Experience in damage prevention practices.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Will drive a company vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Locate underground facilities including Gas and Electric using maps, construction prints and as-built drawings to determine approximate location.
• Use electronic equipment to determine physical location and protect facilities from damage and ensure excavator/public safety.

Connaissances

Valid driver’s license

Map/prints reading

Damage prevention practices

DOT drug and alcohol testing

Inclement weather readiness

Company vehicle operation

Locator experience (4+ years)

Recent locator experience (last 12 mo)

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

We anticipate the need for one or more Locator(s) (graduated wage scale) to be located in St. Paul, MN, however there is a possibility for this role to be in Newport, MN or White Bear, MN . The starting pay is $27.62 hourly.This position will be posted for 10 working days from October 12, 2026, to October 23, 2026.

Summary

As a Locator, you will locate multiple underground facilities including Gas and Electric using various types of information including Xcel maps, construction prints and as built drawings to determine approximate location. Use electronic equipment to determine physical location of facilities to protect them from damage and to ensure the safety of the excavator as well as the public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Experience in reading Gas and Electric maps or prints
• Complete understanding of Gas and Electric distribution practices
• Available for 24hr call out duties
• Experience in damage prevention practices
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Subject to work in inclement weather conditions
• Employees will be expected to drive a company vehicle
• 4 or more years of experience locating Gas and Electric cable
• 6 months of recent locator experience within the last 12 months

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

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Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

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Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $27.62 to $38.32 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/23/26

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