Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Gas Technician - Faribault, MN

Xcel Energy•Faribault, MN

23h•$38 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

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 Advanced Step Gas Technician Apprentice/ Journeyman Gas Technician(s) to be located at our Faribault Service Center in Faribault, MN. This position will require the successful applicant to reside within 20 miles of the Faribault Service Center. The starting rate of pay for this position is $50.60 hourly (2025 rate) for Journeyman qualification. An Advanced Step Apprentice will be coming in at 75% of the Journeyman rate of pay for 3rd step, 81.25% for 4th step, 87.5% for 5th step or 93.75% for 6th step. This position will be posted for 10 working days from March 19, 2026, to March 31, 2026. Summary District regulator maintenance, odorization, meter testing, instrument calibration, meter and large regulator sizing/maintenance/installation, plastic pipe fusion, service regulators, odorization, meter and regulation, tapping, operational surveys, customer priority work, fitting, equipment operation, knowledge and ability to respond to gas leak (inside and outside) investigation/emergencies, gas leak repair, cathodic protection, locating, meter reading, valve maintenance and material handling. 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. 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 [email protected] .

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391)
One or more years’ Gas Construction and/or Gas Service experience
Journeyman-level requires three or more years of experience as a Gas Technician
Gas Technician experience preferred
Must be certified in plastic fusion per Xcel Energy requirements within 6 months of hire
Ability to lift 50 pounds safely
Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the Faribault Service Center
Must Meet Operator Qualification requirements
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team-oriented environment
Direct customer contact experience desirable
Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements
Pass the Gas Respirator Qualification test
Subject to residency requirements and on-call duty on a rotating basis
May require rotating or off shift working hours
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Responsibilities

District regulator maintenance
Odorization
Meter testing
Instrument calibration
Meter and large regulator sizing/maintenance/installation
Plastic pipe fusion
Service regulators
Odorization
Meter and regulation
Tapping
Operational surveys
Customer priority work
Fitting
Equipment operation
Knowledge and ability to respond to gas leak (inside and outside) investigation/emergencies
Gas leak repair
Cathodic protection
Locating
Meter reading
Valve maintenance
Material handling

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)
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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