Locator - St Paul, Metro East

Xcel Energy Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking a Locator to pinpoint underground gas and electric facilities in MN locations using maps, prints, and as-built drawings. You will use electronic gear to locate facilities, protecting workers and the public while complying with safety standards.

The role requires reading maps, 4+ years locating gas/electric cable, and willingness to drive a company vehicle. On-call duties and inclement-weather work are expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• Locate multiple 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 of facilities to protect them from damage and to ensure the safety of the excavator and the public.
• Support team with safe, accurate locates and be prepared for on-call requirements.

Skills

Locator experience

Maps reading

On-call availability

Damage prevention

Vehicle operation

Experience with gas/electric maps

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

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

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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