Locator Fargo, ND

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 youre looking for.

We anticipate the need for one or more Locator(s) at our Fargo Service Center in Fargo North Dakota. The starting rate of pay for this position is$41.90 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 working days from May 13 2026 to May 28 2026.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• Possess valid drivers license

• 4 or more years experience locating Gas and Electric cable

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

• 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

• Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle

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 youre 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.

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Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $41.90 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)

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Deadline to Apply: 05/28/26

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