Communications Technician I

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

13h • 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 Communication Technician I to be located at 414 Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position will be $64.32 per hour. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from April 28, 2026, to May 11, 2026. Summary Duties are the installation, maintenance and troubling shooting of Xcel Energy’s private and public Voice, Data network equipment and circuits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in communications/electronics or equivalent.
• Successfully pass EEI TECH B test.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 70 pounds.
• Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures, at high heights, in noisy atmospheres.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to travel throughout the region area often with overnight stays.
• Self-motivated person and willing to work on his or her own.
• Ability to obtain BICSI Technician certification upon being eligible to acquire.
• Ability to obtain MN Power Limited License or higher upon being eligible to acquire.
• Ability to obtain Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in telecommunications and data systems.
• Additional education and experience with telecommunication and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Xcel Energy’s private and public Voice, Data network equipment and circuits.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees