Service Fitter Apprentice - Silverthorne, CO or Minturn, CO
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. Gas Distribution Apprentice Perform any of the duties in, Construction, Service, and/or Pressure Regulation. The Employee must be able to operate company vehicles, respond to, and maintain the Company Gas Distribution system. Employee will be expected to successfully complete a four-year gas apprenticeship program. Employees will also be required to be available for emergency work on overtime. Summary The duties of the position include, but are not limited to the ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of : installing, maintaining, and performing required inspections on all gas meters, regulators, mains, services, and odorization equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial customers; operate mechanical trenching/excavating equipment and related tools necessary to install gas mains and services respond to routine and emergency orders evaluate operational characteristics of gas-fired appliances and associated equipment, ie. fuel line flex connectors, vents; PE fusion; operational surveys; locating; meter reading; valve maintenance; and material handling. Job involves physical climbing, digging, working with specialized tools and equipment as well as working on leaking gas services. 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]. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must have a valid unencumbered Colorado Driver’s License or ability to acquire within 30 days.
- Must have, or obtain within six months of start date, a valid CDL and pass a DOT physical
- Physical abilities necessary for lifting, climbing, digging, working in tight areas, and working with specialized equipment and tools
- Must be able to lift 70 lbs. alone and more than 70 lbs. with assistance
- Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy drug and background screening requirements.
- Must pass future exams that are required by federal regulations for pipeline safety as required by federal agencies.
- Must pass a Gas Respirator Qualification
- Must live within 40 miles and 40 minutes of the chosen service center and not east of Eisenhower Tunnel.
Nice To Haves
- Plumbing, HVAC, or other Construction skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform any of the duties in, Construction, Service, and/or Pressure Regulation.
- Operate company vehicles, respond to, and maintain the Company Gas Distribution system.
- Successfully complete a four-year gas apprenticeship program.
- Be available for emergency work on overtime.
- Installing, maintaining, and performing required inspections on all gas meters, regulators, mains, services, and odorization equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial customers
- Operate mechanical trenching/excavating equipment and related tools necessary to install gas mains and services
- Respond to routine and emergency orders
- Evaluate operational characteristics of gas-fired appliances and associated equipment, ie. fuel line flex connectors, vents
- PE fusion
- Operational surveys
- Locating
- Meter reading
- Valve maintenance
- Material handling
Benefits
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 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)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal Leave
- 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
