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Posted 21 hours agoAdvanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Gas Technician - Fargo, ND
at Xcel Energy
Fargo 58102, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (must meet driver qualification
- experience desired. Must be certified in plastic fusion per Xcel Energy
- requirements within 6 months of hire. Able to lift 50 pounds. High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules. Journeyman-level requires 5 or more years of
- experience as a Gas Technician. Must possess a working knowledge and rebuild of all types of gas regulators, odorizers and SCADA controls Desired: Technical degree in gas utility construction,
- experience in gas regulation and knowledge of gas appliances,
- experience in operating mechanical trenching/excavating equipment, and electronic locating and testing equipment. 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 experience is desirable.
Benefits
- The starting rate of pay for this position is $52.25 per hour.
- Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.66 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 .
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- 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 / Journeyman Gas Technician(s) to be located at our Fargo Service Center, Fargo ND.
- An Apprentice will be coming in at 62.5% of the Journeyman rate as a 1st step, 68.75% for 2nd step, 75% for 3rd step, 81.25% for 4th step, 87.5% for 5th step or 93.75% for 6th step.
- This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from July 10, 2026, to July 24, 2026.
- Summary Work as part of Gas construction, maintenance and operations crew, including work with gas services and mains, operate mechanical trenching/excavating equipment and related tools necessary to install gas mains and services.
- Plastic pipe fusion, service regulators, odorization, meter and regulation, tapping, operational surveys, customer priority work, fitting, 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, district regulator maintenance, instrument calibration, meter and large regulator sizing/maintenance/installation.
- requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391). One or more years of Gas Construction and/or Gas service
- experience desired. One or more years of gas pipeline welding
- Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.