Gas Technician Apprentice - Ironwood, MI

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) is a leading energy provide rand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions of electricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:

Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.

We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you'll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you'll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice Gas Technician(s) to be located at our Ironwood, MI location. The starting (Step 1-65%) rate of pay for this position is $31.52 hourly. The starting base Journeyman pay for this position is $52.53 hourly. The position will be posted for 15 Working Days from September 21, 2026, to October 9, 2026. Candidate skills and qualifications will be evaluated.

Pay may also be adjusted in conformity with union contract, but in no case will it be less than the negotiated step minimum. Minimum apprentice pay levels as a percentage of base Journeyman Gas Technician pay:

1st Step: 60%

2nd Step: 65%

3rd Step: 70%

4th Step: 75%

5th Step: 80%

6th Step: 85%

7th Step: 90%

8th Step: 95%

In this position, you will work as part of the gas construction, maintenance and operations crew.

• Gas services and mains; operate mechanical trenching/excavating equipment and related tools necessary to install gas mains and service.
• 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.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Commitment to successful participation and advancement in apprenticeship program.
• Must be able to use an assortment of hand tools and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Must reside within 20-mile radius of assigned service center within the first 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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 6 months of hire.
• This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be certified in plastic fusion per Xcel Energy standards within the first 6 months of hire.
• Pass the Gas Respirator Qualifications test.
• Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions.

• Additional education, such as a technical vocational or Associate’s degree, in gas utility construction.
• Experience in gas regulation and knowledge of gas appliances.
• Experience operating mechanical trenchers/excavating equipment.
• Experience operating electronic locating and testing equipment.
  
  Gas distribution construction or gas service…