Gas Fitter – Gas Street Apprentice

Job overview

The Gas Fitter – Gas Street Apprentice role is onsite in Newport, MN. The starting pay is $33.89 per hour. The apprentice supports Xcel Energy’s Gas Operations team in the East Metro Minnesota area, installing, repairing, and maintaining the gas distribution system. The role contributes to safe and reliable gas service through field labor, coordination, and response to gas emergencies. It requires the ability to work with construction equipment and distribution materials, follow company safety standards, and respond effectively when investigating or repairing gas leaks.

What you'll do

• Perform manual labor associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of the gas distribution system
• react effectively to gas emergencies
• read distribution maps, design drawings, and procedures
• coordinate multiple work activities
• follow company operating, construction, and safety standards
• use heavy construction equipment
• maintain fusion qualification
• meet Class A CDL and driver qualification requirements
• learn field computer applications and related safety and construction processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

gas fitter

gas street apprentice

gas distribution

installation and repair

gas emergencies

construction equipment

fusion qualified

class a cdl

newport mn

xcel energy

$33.89/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and pharmacy plan
• dental and vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• short- and long-term disability
• employee assistance program
• fitness reimbursement
• tuition reimbursement
• transit programs
• pension
• 401(k)
• vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer paid time off.

Why this role

Gas Operations apprenticeship in the East Metro Minnesota area, with emergency response and gas distribution system work.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Natural Gas Distribution. Sector: 22.