Underground Helper - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform the duties of the Helper classification including pulling cable into the manhole/duct system and cleaning manholes and vaults. The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others, and possess a positive attitude and commitment to work safely, provide quality customer service, create customer satisfaction and to work productively. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must be committed to working safely; take responsibility for you and your coworkers' safety
• Must be committed to quality work and customer service
• Must work well with others and exhibit teamwork attitude
• Must exhibit good communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Experience with underground manholes and ducts
• Ability to pass color perception test
• Ability to be respirator qualified and confined space trained
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds
• 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
• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements

Responsibilities

• Pulling cable into the manhole/duct system
• Cleaning manholes and vaults
• Responding to after-hours and weekend call outs
• Attending new or updated training, as required
• Protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices

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