Splicer Mechanic - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a Splicer Mechanic to be located at the Chestnut Service Center. This role is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of underground distribution systems in the Metro West region. The Splicer Mechanic will perform underground construction and maintenance work on company assets, maintain vaults, pull cables, and splice conductors as needed. The base rate of pay for this classification is $62.27 per hour. This position is posted from September 25, 2026, to October 8th, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completed a Splicer Mechanic apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL), with medical card.
• Must be committed to working safely; take responsibility for your and your coworkers' safety.
• Must be committed to quality work and customer service.
• Must work well with others and exhibit a teamwork attitude.
• Must exhibit good communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Ability to pass color perception test.
• Ability to be respirator qualified and confined space trained.
• Physically capable of performing the requirements of the classification such as climbing, shoveling, lifting, bending, twisting, etc.
• Willing to respond to after hours and weekend call outs.
• Willing to attend new or updated training, as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of underground distribution systems.
• Perform underground construction and maintenance work on company assets.
• Maintain vaults.
• Pull cables.
• Splice conductors as needed.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED