Apprentice Electric Meter Specialist - Grand Forks, ND
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. Job Description We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice Electric Meter Specialist(s) at the Grand Forks Service Center in Grand Forks, ND. The starting rate of pay for Apprentice Specialist position is $36.22 (2025 rate). This position will be posted for 10 working days March 13, 2026, to March 26, 2026.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic AC/DC knowledge and/or experience
- Requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs
- Must reside or relocate to within 20 miles of the Grand Forks Service Center.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training in electricity or electronics
Responsibilities
- Perform all job duties of lower Meter Section classifications.
- Provide technical direction, assistance, and training to other Meter Section employees and internal/external customers.
- Test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate all types of single phase and three phase equipment and components (shop).
- Interpret, update, and develop drawings and documentation for meter equipment and installations of all types.
- Work with other shop and field personnel in prioritizing and completion of work and maintenance of appropriate records and paperwork.
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)
- Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
