Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

We anticipate the need for one or more Dispatch and Damage Prevention Tech(s) to be located at our Marshall Operations Center in Minneapolis, MN. This position has a Graduate Wage Scale starting at $19.13 hourly. The base Thereafter pay rate is $31.90 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 working days from April 21, 2026, to May 4, 2026.

Summary

Responsible for analyzing, clearing and dispatching of locate requests. Also responsible for receiving, distributing, recording and reporting of field events related to excavations involving underground Xcel Energy facilities and for responding to customer inquiries regarding damage prevention related issues.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze One-Call locate requests to determine if Xcel Energy underground facilities are in conflict with excavation area by utilizing GIS data and other Xcel Energy facility maps.
• Receive, distribute, record and report field events related to excavation which include Operator Qualification, abnormal operating conditions and site ready information.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding the re-marking of area, customer-owned facilities, early start date, lowering of cables, switch-outs, damaged facilities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of industry-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work with customers on a wide range of concerns.
• Must have basic computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

Preferred

• Experience in reading Gas and Electric maps or prints.
• Understanding of Gas and Electric distribution practices.
• Experience in damage prevention practices.
• Experience locating Gas and Electric cable.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.13 to $31.90 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 05/04/26

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