Utility Worker B - Sioux Falls, SD

Northern States Power Co - MN; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

STD

LTD

EAP

Pension

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, seeks a Utility Worker B to install electric infrastructure, including cables, transformers, streetlights, and related equipment at our Sioux Falls Service Center. The role involves use of backhoes, trenchers, bucket trucks, and other gear, with potential to support line crews.

Starting pay is $42.62 per hour. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDL Class A license required per FMCSR Parts 382 and 391.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct the work activities of other workers.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to productive and safe work.
• Prefer CDL Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install electric infrastructure including cables, telecom lines, ground grids, pads, transformers, pedestals and streetlights.
• Perform manhole/ductwork, trenching, and service lateral digging; assist with ground thawing and material handling.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, pole trucks, forklifts, boom trucks, and bucket trucks for streetlight work.
• May augment line crews and perform duties of other Utility Worker levels as needed.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

CDL Class A

Communication skills

Lead/work direction

Self-motivated

Safety focus

CDL Tanker endorsement (preferable)

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more Utility Worker B at our Sioux Falls Service Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The starting rate of pay for this position is $42.62 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 Working days from August 11, 2026, to August 24, 2026. The Utility Worker B will be a working position. The Utility Worker B will install electric new business infrastructure including electric cable, telecommunications, ground grids, pads, transformers, pedestals, streetlights, etc. Duties may include manhole & ductwork, dig and lay service laterals, ground thawing, equipment delivery, hauling dirt, etc. Operate all equipment required for the installation Electric facilities e.g. backhoes, trenchers, pole trucks, pole diggers, forklifts, boom trucks and bucket trucks for streetlight installation (in conjunction with projects). May be required to augment line crews. This classification will be able to work any of the duties of the Utility Worker A, and/or Utility Worker C. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Required

• 1. High school diploma or GED.
• 2. Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
• 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 4. Must have the ability to direct the work activities of the other workers.
• 5. Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• 6. Demonstrated commitment to work productively and safely
• 7. Prefer CDL Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $42.62 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement 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)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply: 08/24/26

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