Gas Service Technician Apprentice - La Crosse, 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 Gas Distribution Service Technician(s) at our La Crosse Service Center in La Crosse, WI. The position will be posted for 15 working days from July 10, 2026 to July 30, 2026. The starting (Step 1 – 65%) rate of pay is $32.90 per hour. The starting base journeyman pay is $50.62 per hour.

Candidate skills and qualifications will be evaluated and, in conformity with the union contract, appropriate step placement will be offered to a successful candidate.

Minimum apprentice pay levels are listed as a percentage of base Journeyman Service Technician pay:

• 1st Step: 65%
• 2nd Step: 70%
• 3rd Step: 75%
• 4th Step: 80%
• 5th Step: 85%
• 6th Step: 90%

• Locating gas lines and underground electric cables.
• Disconnecting and reconnecting gas and electric meters for stop‑and‑start service, 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.
• Work with the gas construction crew to install or perform maintenance on the gas distribution system.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional training in natural gas, electricity, or related fields.
• Experience locating gas and electric underground facilities.
• Must be committed to working safely and in compliance with all company safety rules.
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must reside within a 20‑mile radius of the assigned service center within the first six months of hire.
• Must 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 six months of hire.
• This position is subject to a D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Must be willing and able to respond to after‑hour emergency callouts.

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

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. 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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• 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 to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans at any time, in whole or in part.

07/30/26

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