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Posted 2 weeks agoHydro Operator Apprentice - St Croix Falls, WI
at Xcel Energy
St Croix Falls 54024, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- Required High School graduate or equivalent.
- Additional education, such as a technical, vocational or Associate’s degree, in hydraulics, mechanics, or electrical related field is desired.
- experience in an industrial setting is desired. Hydro or power plant experience is desired.
- Must successfully pass the EEl Plant Personnel Test.
- Commitment to successful participation and advancement in apprenticeship program.
- Must reside within 20 mi of the St Croix Falls Hydro Plant in St Croix Falls, WI. within the first 6 months of hire.
- requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
Benefits
- The minimum starting (Step 1 – 60%) rate of pay for this position is $29.49 hourly. (The base Journeyman rate is $49.15 hourly.) The position will be posted for 15 Working Days from May 29, 2026, June 17, 2026.
- Pay may also be adjusted in conformity with union contract, but in no case will it be less than the negotiated step minimum.
- Minimum apprentice pay levels as a percentage of base Journeyman Hydro Operator pay: Step 1: 60% Step 2: 65% Step 3: 70% Step 4: 75% Step 5: 80% Step 6: 85% Step 7: 90% Step 8: 95% Summary The duties of this position will primarily be at the St Croix Falls, Apple River, and Riverdale Hydro Plants.
- Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $29.49 to $49.15 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 .