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Locator

Xcel Energy Inc.
St Paul, Minnesota; Newport, Minnesota; White Bear Lake, Minnesota Posted Oct 12, 2026
On-siteUSD 28 - 38 / hour

About this role

Xcel Energy Locator Position

Summary

As a Locator, you will locate multiple underground facilities including Gas and Electric using various types of information including Xcel maps, construction prints and as built drawings to determine approximate location. Use electronic equipment to determine physical location of facilities to protect them from damage and to ensure the safety of the excavator as well as the public.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma

  • Possess valid driver’s license

  • Experience in reading Gas and Electric maps or prints

  • Complete understanding of Gas and Electric distribution practices

  • Available for 24hr call out duties

  • Experience in damage prevention practices

  • Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements

  • Subject to work in inclement weather conditions

  • Employees will be expected to drive a company vehicle

  • 4 or more years of experience locating Gas and Electric cable

  • 6 months of recent locator experience within the last 12 months

  • 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

  • The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $27.62 to $38.32 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.

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