Gas Technician Apprentice - Ironwood, MI

Xcel Energy

Ironwood, MI

Full Time

Posted September 21, 2026

$32 - $50/hr

Utilities

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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 experience.
Direct customer contact experience.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.