[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Xcel Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Xcel Energy # Locator - St Paul, Metro East St Paul, MN, United States of America +2 more $27.62 to $38.32 per hour Listed on Xcel Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/locator-st-paul-metro-east/job/E461C1329213614171DA6F6ED8286FBF) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Xcel Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/) / Locator - St Paul, Metro East ## Job description 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 Locator(s) (graduated wage scale) to be located in St. Paul, MN, however there is a possibility for this role to be in Newport, MN or White Bear, MN. The starting pay is $27.62 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 working days from August 18, 2026, to August 31, 2026. ### Summary 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. ### Qualifications High School Diploma Possess valid driver’s license 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 Employees will be expected to drive a company vehicle 4 or more years of experience locating Gas and Electric cable 6 months of recent locator experience within the last 12 months 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: $27.62 to $38.32 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 08/31/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (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 [https://www.xcelenergy.com/](https://www.xcelenergy.com/) accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: St Paul, MN, United States of America +2 more - Pay: $27.62 to $38.32 per hour[Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/locator-st-paul-metro-east/job/E461C1329213614171DA6F6ED8286FBF) ## More jobs at Xcel Energy ### [AI & Automation Intern- CO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/2361013b3a1bbf62b447/) Denver, CO, United States of America ### [Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd Step or above)/Journeyman Lineman - Faribault, MN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/e8691793446f1d44566d/) Faribault, MN, US ### [Aircraft Captain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/271aa37b4bfb126bcc0e/) Denver, CO, United States of America ### [Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker - Borger, TX](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/333093e79cec06b11eee/) Borger, TX, US ### [Apprentice (1st Year - 4th Year) Line Worker - Carlsbad, NM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/329d787ff28c85f0f4dc/) Carlsbad, NM, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Branch Manager - Detroit Metro East Market - Grosse Pointe, MI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/f26b81c6e5ef725dead1/) JPMorganChase · Grosse Pointe, MI, United States ### [Associate Banker, 30 Hours, Detroit Metro East Area - Multiple Locations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/5c6de6526b8ca99ee324/) JPMorganChase · Grosse Pointe, MI, United States ### [Customer Experience Banker - St. Paul, MN (Bilingual Hmong Preferred)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/7f6a5ba3ca341ff4fe64/) Huntington Bank · St Paul, MN ### [Nurse Practitioner- Minneapolis/St Paul, MN- Hybrid Remote](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/davita/jobs/216c662734179c7a03c9/) DaVita · Minneapolis, MN ### [Regional Flex CDL Driver | $104,000 per Year | Paid Weekly | St Paul, MN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ruan-transportation/jobs/a8052a4c1e3ee77d2043/) Ruan Transportation · St Paul, MN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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