Serviceperson - Gas Utilization Apprentice - 3rd Step or Above - St. Paul, MN

Xcel Energy•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$42 - $47

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 Summary: There is an anticipated need for an Apprenticeship Program in the Gas Utilization Section for one or more 3rd step or above apprentice(s) at the Rice Street Service Center in St. Paul, MN. The starting rate of pay for Gas Utilization Apprentice - 3rd step position is $42.09 (2025 rate). This position will be posted for 10 working days March 19, 2026, to April 1, 2026. 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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com. 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

Have a valid driver's license and keep the license while in the Apprenticeship Program and going forth.
Able to read and interpret distribution maps and design drawings.
Have a good understanding of Pressure Regulation and Metering.
Able to perform pipe fitting.
This position is subject to the D.O.T. RSPA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Have the ability to become Operator Qualified through the Apprenticeship Program.
Be organized and task oriented.
Have teamwork, customer relations, and communication skills.
Have the ability to function independently under stress while responding to all types of Gas Emergencies involving Company facilities and public safety.
Be willing to learn and use all computer applications.

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.