Advanced Step Apprentice or Journeyman System Field Technician

Job overview

The Advanced Step Apprentice or Journeyman System Field Technician role is based at the Maple Grove Service Center in Maple Grove, MN, with maintenance work across a five-state area. The posting states hourly starting rates of $42.98 for the advanced-step apprentice and $66.13 for the journeyman technician. The role supports substation and generating plant equipment. The technician maintains equipment and develops or applies the skills needed for system field work. The apprentice completes training and qualification requirements, while the journeyman performs work at the qualified level; both contribute to safe and reliable facility operations.

What you'll do

• Maintain substation and generating plant equipment
• use test equipment
• complete apprenticeship training and System Field Technician checkoffs as applicable
• work overtime and out-of-town assignments
• and perform mechanical and electrical work, including work at heights and in confined spaces.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

system field technician

advanced step apprentice

journeyman

substation equipment

generating plant

electrical and mechanical

maple grove mn

xcel energy

hourly pay $42.98–$66.13

four-year apprenticeship

class a cdl with hazardous endorsement

overtime and out-of-town assignments

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• pension and 401(k)
• vacation, holidays, sick time, and additional days off
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting covers both an advanced-step apprenticeship pathway and a journeyman technician classification.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.