Underground Utilities Locator – Safety & Precision

Northern States Power Co - MN; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation & Holidays

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Locator to locate underground gas and electric facilities using maps, construction prints, and as-built drawings to determine exact locations.

The role uses electronic locating equipment to protect utilities and keep excavations safe. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and 4+ years locating gas and electric cable; willingness for 24-hour call-out; experience with damage prevention and DOT drug/alcohol testing;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience reading Gas and Electric maps or prints.
• Understanding of Gas and Electric distribution practices.
• Willingness 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.

Responsibilities

• Locate multiple underground facilities including Gas and Electric using maps, construction prints and as-built drawings to determine exact locations.
• Use electronic locating equipment to identify the physical location of facilities to protect them from damage and to keep excavators and the public safe.

Skills

Gas & Electric maps/prints

Locator experience

Driver's license

24hr call out

Damage prevention

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Xcel Energy in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Locator to locate underground gas and electric facilities using maps, construction prints, and as-built drawings to determine exact locations.

The role uses electronic locating equipment to protect utilities and keep excavations safe. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and 4+ years locating gas and electric cable; willingness for 24-hour call-out; experience with damage prevention and DOT drug/alcohol testing;