Plant Attendant Apprentice - French Plant - Lacrosse, WI

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 Apprentice Plant Attendant (s) to be located at the French Island Plant in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The starting rate of pay will be at $27.17 hourly (2025 rate). This position will be posted for 15 Working Days from February 20, 2026, to March 12, 2026.

Please verify that your education and/or experience meets the minimum requirements listed below. Please do not apply if you do not possess the requirements.

Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment. Also work in the plant’s recovery facility "RDF Plant" throughout apprenticeship and Journeyman Status. Must be able to work in confined spaces under varying climatic conditions, including working at high heights from scaffoldings and floor gratings. Follow written plant operating procedures, and, as appropriate, assist in the preparation and document records as required by management.

Required, through training, to be thoroughly familiar with plant operating procedures and equipment, including pollution control equipment, and be capable of making sound decisions in any plant emergency.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional technical training and/or experience with boiler, steam turbine and overall power plant operation is desired.
• Experience working with mechanical equipment, machinery and heavy equipment.
• Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervisor, have strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Must be customer focused, have good organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Must agree to rotating shifts
• Must pass physical and pulmonary function test and must abide by respirator policy.
• Callouts, and overtime including weekends and holidays is required.
• Must successfully pass the EEI Plant Personnel Test
• Must complete the "Power Plant Fundamental" course sponsored by Xcel Academy during this apprenticeship and the employee is subject to all provisions of the Apprenticeship Training program as agreed by Company and local Union.
• Relocation to immediate area of La Crosse WI will be employee's responsibility.
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.

Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.

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 you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $27.17 to $43.02 per hour

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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right…