Apprentice Cable Splicer Mechanic - St. Paul, MN

Job Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of underground distribution systems and will perform underground construction and maintenance work on company assets, maintain vaults, pulling cable and splicing conductors as needed.
• The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others, possess a positive attitude, and have a commitment to work safely, provide consistent quality customer service, create customer satisfaction and work productively.
• Qualifications/Special Requirements
• Must be willing to participate in an apprenticeship.
• Must meet Driver Qualification requirements including the possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A.
• Must be capable of performing aspects of the electric underground construction and maintenance.
• Will be required to actively participate in training and retraining programs.
• Will be required to complete all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Must be available for emergency call-outs for overtime assignments.
• Must have effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
• Our Values
• Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
• Our Employee Commitments
• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive
• Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
• Bargaining
• The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $37.36 per hour
• This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Deadline to Apply: 10/30/26
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