XCEL crew in PPE in front of two Epiroc D65 drill rigs
DOL-approved apprenticeship

Drilling Jobs Built on Training and Safety.

XCEL hires experienced operators and technicians and trains new hires through a DOL-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program.

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XCEL hires drill operators, pile driver operators, load test and data techs, GPS layout techs and mechanics for projects across our multistate coverage.

We pay above industry standard and cover travel per diem and mobilization. New to the trade? Our DOL-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program trains you on the job.

Registered Apprenticeship Program

Paid on-the-job training.

XCEL runs a DOL-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices earn while they learn on real load testing, drilling and pile driving projects, with structured on-the-job training, mentorship from experienced operators and a nationally recognized credential at the end. It's how we build the next generation of XCEL crews, and how you build a career instead of just a job.

  • Paid from day one, on real projects
  • Structured training under experienced operators
  • A DOL-recognized path from helper to operator
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Why work at XCEL

  • Modern equipment. Run newly expanded Epiroc SmartROC, FlexiROC and PowerROC rigs.
  • Safety you can count on. Zero recordables and TRIR 0 since 2015.
  • Training that moves you up. Every XCEL employee holds MSHA 48, OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid — and 15 have gone on to OSHA 510.
  • Big, interesting work. Solar, highway, data center, seismic and mining multistate projects.
  • Room to grow. A growing company means new roles and new responsibility — and our Registered Apprenticeship Program gives you a clear path.

Benefits

  • Wage base above industry standard. We pay to keep good people.
  • Travel per diem. Covered when you're on the road.
  • Mobilization. We handle getting you and the crew to the job.
  • Health coverage through an ICHRA plan. An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement lets you choose the individual health plan that fits you, with XCEL reimbursing eligible premiums.
  • DOL-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program. Earn while you learn.

Who we hire

  • Drill operators (DTH and tophammer)
  • Drill helpers
  • Pile driver operators
  • Pile load test technicians
  • Field data collection technicians
  • GPS layout technicians (Topcon GNSS)
  • Heavy equipment operators
  • Mechanics and field service techs
  • Foremen and superintendents

What we look for

  • A safety-first attitude
  • Willingness to travel (per diem and mobilization provided)
  • Experience with drilling, piling or heavy equipment (or the drive to learn)
  • OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid (OSHA 10 is a start)
  • Valid driver's license
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No openings right now — but we're growing. Send us your info and we'll reach out when a spot opens.

Certifications (check all that apply)

Zero recordables. TRIR 0. Since 2015.