Gas Service Technician Apprentice - Eau Claire, WI
About The Position
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Apprentice Gas Distribution Service Technicians to be located at their Western Avenue Service Center in Eau Claire, WI. This role requires self-motivation, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with a strong commitment to safety, quality customer service, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Successful candidates will be placed on an on-call roster for emergency callouts when qualified. The position involves various tasks related to gas and electric services, including locating lines, meter work, and responding to emergencies.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Additional training in natural gas, electricity, or related fields.
- Experience locating gas and electric underground facilities.
- Must be committed to working safely and in compliance with all company safety rules.
- Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
- Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
- Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hire.
- This position is subject to a D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.
- Must be willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency callouts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with installation or maintenance of gas distribution systems.
- Direct customer contact experience.
Responsibilities
- Locating gas lines and underground electric cables.
- Disconnecting and reconnecting gas and electric meters for stop-and-start service and credit and collections.
- Performing meter changes for single-phase electric and gas periodic meters.
- Performing gas leak and public building surveys.
- Responding to gas emergencies and odor calls.
- Working with the gas construction crew to install or perform maintenance on the gas distribution system.
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)
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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
