Gas Service Technician Apprentice - La Crosse, WI

La Crosse 54603, United StatesOn-site

Requirements

Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. Additional training in natural gas, electricity, or related fields.
Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
Must meet driver qualification
requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hire.
Experience with installation or maintenance of gas distribution systems.

The starting (Step 1-65%) rate of pay for this position is $32.90.
The starting base Journeyman pay for this position is $50.62 hourly.
Minimum apprentice pay levels are listed as a percentage of base Journeyman Service Technician pay: 1st Step: 65% 2nd Step: 70% 3rd Step: 75% 4th Step: 80% 5th Step: 85% 6th Step: 90% In this position, you will need to be self-motivated, work well on a team, and have a positive attitude.
Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.90 to $50.62 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,

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
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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 Apprentice Gas Distribution Service Technician(s) to be located at our La Crosse Service Center located in La Crosse, WI.
The position will be posted for 15 Working Days from July 10, 2026, to July 30, 2026.
qualifications will be evaluated and, in conformity to the union contract, appropriate step placement will be offered to a successful candidate.
A strong commitment to working safely, providing quality customer service, creating customer satisfaction, and working productively will be very important to your success.
When qualified, you will be placed on an on-call roster for emergency callouts.
Responsibilities Locating gas lines and underground electric cables.
Disconnecting and reconnecting gas and electric meters for stop-and-start service and credit and collections.
Performing meter changes for single-phase electric and gas periodic meters.
Work with the gas construction crew to install or perform maintenance on the gas distribution system.