Job Description

Location(s): MN - St Paul

Are you fit and ready to work hard at a challenging but rewarding job that doesnt require you to sit behind a desk all day? Do you want to build a long-term career in a stable industry at a company thats committed to treating you with respect, training you well and ensuring your safety? A field or skilled labor job at Xcel Energy could be the opportunity youre looking for.

***NOTE: This position requires an assessment prior to interview consideration. We ask you to please carefully read the instructions below

We anticipate the need for one or more Serviceperson Helper -1st Six Months position(s) to be located at the Metro East Service Centers (which include: Rice Street Service Center in St. Paul, MN, Newport Service Center in Newport, MN, and White Bear Lake Service Center in White Bear Lake, MN). The starting rate of pay for this position is $25.68 hourly.

Position Summary

The Serviceperson Helper will work with a Journeyperson in Gas Utilization. The Helper position work is associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of the gas distribution metering system. This position is subject to D.O.T. RSPA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and is subject to being respirator qualified.

In addition to a HS Diploma/GED, the applicant must have the following qualifications:

- Valid driver's license

- Must be able to be respirator qualified and able to work in confined spaces

- Must be able to safely lift up to 60 pounds

- Must be able to work with others and take directions from Journeyperson

- Must have team working skills, customer relations and communications abilities

- Must have the ability to function under stress when investigating and repairing gas leaks involving public safety.

- Must be willing to learn and use computer applications as technology progresses

- Must have a minimum of (1) year experience in utility gas distribution utilization or utility gas distribution construction

The company has sole right of selectivity.

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Steps in Xcel Energys hiring process

1. All qualified candidates will be sent an online assessment via e-mail. Applicants must successfully pass in order to be further considered.
2. Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be contacted to come in for an information session and interview.
3. After attending our information session/interview, our Team Leaders will collaborate to decide which candidates are best qualified and offers will be made.
4. Candidates who accept the employment offer will be required to pass Xcel Energys background check and drug test. This process can take up to two weeks before clearance is issued.
5. After successful passing of the background check and drug test, candidates are ready to start the training class.

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 youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting Notes: MN - St Paul || MN - St Paul || United States (US) || Operations || 21910:Gas Emergency Reponse NSP || Full-Time || Bargaining ||
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $25.68 per hour

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Requisition Number: 26726

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com