Gas Service Technician Apprentice - La Crosse, WI

About the role

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 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. The position will be posted for 15 Working Days from July 10, 2026, to July 30, 2026.

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.
• Performing gas leak and public building surveys.
• Responding to gas emergencies and odor calls.
• Working with the gas construction crew to install or perform maintenance on the gas distribution system.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional training in natural gas, electricity, or related fields.
• Experience locating gas and electric underground facilities.
• A strong commitment to working safely and in compliance with all company safety rules.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reside within a 20-mile radius of the assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
• 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.
• This position is subject to a D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency callouts.

Preferred Experience

• With installation or maintenance of gas distribution systems.
• Direct customer contact experience.

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.90 to $50.62 per hour.

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)