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Posted 18 hours agoAdvanced Step Apprentice/ Journeyman Gas Technician - Montrose, Minnesota
at Xcel Energy
MongoliaOn-site
Requirements
- Required - High school diploma or GED - Must possess a valid Class A commercial drivers license (must meet driver qualification
- experience preferred - Ability to lift 50 pounds safely - Must reside within 20 mi of the service center. - Must Meet Operator Qualification requirements. Special
- Requirements - Highly developed verbal and written communication skills - Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team-oriented environment - Direct customer contact
- requirements - Pass the Gas Respirator Qualification test - Subject to residency
Benefits
- The rate of pay for a Journeyman is $52.25 hourly.
- The apprentice rate of pay will vary depending upon the step that you will be slotted in.
- The percentage rates are as follows: - 3rd Step pay will be 75% of the Journeyman Rate ($39.19/hour) - 4th Step will be 81.25% of the Journeyman Rate ($42.45/hour) - 5th Step will be 87.50% of the Journeyman Rate ($45.72/hour) - 6th Step will be 93.75% of the Journeyman Rate ($48.98/hour) The position will be posted for 10 Working Days from June 30, 2026, to July 14, 2026.
- Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $39.19 to $52.25 per hour This position is eligible for the following
- 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,
Contact
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
- ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users.
- If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Additional details
- 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.
- We anticipate the need for one or more Advanced Step Apprentice Gas Technician/ Journeyman Gas Technician to be located at our Montrose Service Center in Montrose, Minnesota.
- This position will require the successful applicant to reside within 20 miles of the Montrose Service Center.
- Summary District regulator maintenance, odorization, meter testing, instrument calibration, meter and large regulator sizing/maintenance/installation, plastic pipe fusion, service regulators, odorization, meter and regulation, tapping, operational surveys, customer priority work, fitting, equipment operation, knowledge and ability to respond to gas leak (inside and outside) investigation/emergencies, gas leak repair, cathodic protection, locating, meter reading, valve maintenance and material handling.
- requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391) - Three or more years Gas Construction and/or Gas service experience - Gas Technician
- experience desirable - Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing
- requirements and on-call duty on a rotating basis - May require rotating or off shift working hours 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.