Garage Mechanic Rotating - St. Paul Service Center - Maplewood, MN

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar

• delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact
• both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. We anticipate the need for one or more Rotating Garage Mechanic(s) to be located at the Saint Paul Service Center in Maplewood, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position will be $52.93 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 working days from October 2, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Summary: Inspect, service, repair and maintain vehicles, trailers, aerial devices and power-operated equipment. Work may be performed primarily in company service garages as well as occasional job site field work. Individual(s) selected must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision. Individual must be highly motivated, customer service driven, detail oriented and quality focused. Position will involve frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds, as well as prolonged standing. The ability to inspect, service and diagnose as well as properly make minor and major repairs to electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, gasoline and diesel systems are key success factors for this position. This position will work a Monday through Friday schedule, 8 hours per day, 2:00pm to 10:30pm. Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• An accredited journeyman with a minimum of five years verifiable experience in the automotive/truck field is required.
• A two-year technical, vocational or trade school diploma or degree in automotive, truck, and/or heavy equipment service repair and maintenance is desired.
• Must either currently possess or be able to obtain a Minnesota Annual Vehicle Inspectors certification.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or obtain within 6 months of hire, as well as Drug/Alcohol testing as required by the DOT
• Applicant must have the ability to read and understand the English language, perform basic mathematics and possess basic computer skills.
• Furnish own tools, standard and metric in accordance with the Dept tool list.
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times
• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds, as well as prolonged standing or driving. Special Requirements:
• Fluid Power Society and/or ASE certifications desired.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communications.
• Provide consistent quality customer satisfaction.
• Must maintain a high level and awareness of safety, with a demonstrated commitment to working safely and effectively. 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 Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form . Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $52.93 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. 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. Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26 EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make and accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form . For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.