Relay Assistant - St. Paul, MN

About the Role

Relay Assistants work alongside St. Paul Relay Specialists on day‑to‑day activities in substations and field locations. Responsibilities include substation maintenance, inspections, trouble work, new construction, and gas‑control tasks. The job requires physical effort such as lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling and reaching, as well as safe operation of man lifts. • Perform substation maintenance, inspections, trouble work, new construction, and gas‑control tasks. • Operate man lifts safely and work at heights in substations, manholes, and vaults.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸substation maintenance
• ▸inspections
• ▸trouble work
• ▸new construction
• ▸gas control
• ▸man lifts

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a high‑school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and pass a relay‑related test. They must be able to work safely in manholes, vaults, and at heights in substations. Preference is given to those who have passed the relay test within the past five years or currently hold a System Relay Specialist classification. • Meet minimum qualifications: high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and pass a relay‑related test. • Have recent relay test experience (within five years) or hold a System Relay Specialist position. • Physical duties include lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, and reaching.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸driver's license
• ▸relay test
• ▸relay experience
• ▸system relay
• ▸physical labor

Benefits

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? Xcel Energy offers a workplace that challenges employees and provides opportunities to learn and grow. A position as a Relay Assistant at our Rice Street Service Center in St. Paul, MN could be just what you’re looking for. The role will start at an hourly rate of $39.20 (2025 rate), with a potential range up to $41.97, and the posting will be active from February 3 to February 16 2026. Both bargaining and non‑bargaining employees may apply, and the company retains sole selectivity. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and various flexible spending accounts. Benefit plans are subject to change at the company’s discretion. • Starting hourly pay $39.20 (2025 rate) up to $41.97, with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

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