Garage Shop Assistant Thereafter - Rotating - Maple Grove, 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 Shop Assistant Thereafter to be located at our Service Center in Maple Grove, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position will be $42.18 per hour. This position will be posted for 10 working days from September 22, 2026, to October 5, 2026.

Summary

We are looking for a hard-working Garage Shop Assistant to join the Xcel Energy team in Maple Grove, Minnesota! In this position, you will perform general vehicle and power-operated equipment maintenance. Other responsibilities include unloading, washing, lubrication, parking, outdoor refueling, tire repair, general shop cleanup, parts running, driving large trucks with trailers, and moving/operating power equipment, including other shop-related functions as directed by management.

Successful applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:

- A minimum of two years of experience working in vehicle fleets, automotive or truck-related environments, or a Vo-Tech certificate in a mechanical-related field.
- Applicant 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 employment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. routinely, perform basic mathematics and read/write the English language.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

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Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $42.18 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: 10/05/26

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