General Plant Helper Repairman - High Bridge Combined Cycle Plant (St Paul, MN)
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We anticipate the need for one or more General Plant Helper/Repairman to be located at the High Bridge Combined Cycle Plant. The starting wage rate for this position will be $41.61per hour (2025 rate) according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position will be posted for 10 working days from January 14, 2025, to January 28, 2026. The High Bridge plant is located at: 155 Randolph Road, St. Paul, MN.
Entry level responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Cleaning and monitoring of power generating equipment throughout the natural gas combined cycle plant; general plant clean up; general maintenance duties as trained and assigned. Responsibilities may also include: snow removal; grass cutting and grounds keeping.
Position will be required to perform/accomplish the following: complete training and qualification in general mechanical maintenance skills; be trained on and operate plant equipment; actively participate in required training programs, to include boiler license certification, as directed by plant management.
Qualifications
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute Power Plant Maintenance and Plant Operator selection exams or be a grandfathered employee.
3. Prefer post-secondary technical training in a related area.
4. Must have a valid driver’s license.
5. Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test and security clearance. Other exams may be required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT.
Requirements:
1. Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
2. Work in inclement weather.
3. Must be qualified to wear a respirator.
4. Will be required to perform duties when necessary, from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined spaces.
5. Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as required. Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
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BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $41.61 per hourThis 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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