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Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Gas Technician - Fargo, ND

Xcel Energy · Fargo, ND · 6 days ago
Engineering$32.66–$52.25/hrFull-time

About the role

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. The starting rate of pay for this position is $52.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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 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 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 comply 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

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

  • 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)
  • 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
  • Pension
  • 401(k) plan
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Additional days off
  • Sick Time
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.66 to $52.25 per hour

Schedule

This position is subject to on-call duty on a rotating basis.

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