Utility Helper - Temporary - Montrose, MN

Description

Helpers assist across Gas Operations, performing leak surveys, maintenance, installation, and repair of gas facilities. Work includes handling regulation, metering, odorization, and both below‑ and above‑ground customer piping. The position requires versatility and a focus on safety and reliability.

• Perform gas system leak surveys, including natural gas detection.
• Conduct maintenance, installation, and repair of gas facilities and piping (both above and below ground).
• Work with regulation, metering, odorization, and customer piping systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high‑school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be able to lift 50 lb. Preferred qualifications include prior construction or mechanical experience and familiarity with natural‑gas leak surveys. Two skill levels exist—entry and advanced; the advanced level additionally requires natural‑gas experience, polyfusion knowledge, a Class A CDL, and heavy‑equipment operation.

All applicants must clear Xcel Energy’s security‑clearance screening. The posting runs from January 16 to January 29, 2026, with applications accepted through January 28, 2026. Xcel Energy provides equal‑opportunity employment and accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• Lift up to 50 lb and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED (minimum requirement).
• Preferred: prior construction or mechanical experience and natural gas leak survey knowledge.
• Advanced level eligibility: experience in natural gas, polyfusion, Class A CDL, and heavy equipment operation.
• Successfully pass Xcel Energy security‑clearance screening.
• Apply by January 28, 2026; accommodations available via [email protected].

Benefits

• Temporary assignment starting March 2026, extending through 2026, hourly pay $28.69–$40.12.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance