Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) / Journeyman Lineman - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) or Journeyman Lineman to join the Chestnut Service Center team. Base pay: Journeyman $62.27/hour; Apprentice at 70% ($43.59/hour); 4th-8th step rates shown in the Exhibit A scale.

The role focuses on construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs for overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. Posting runs 10 working days from Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Line School certification or state Journeyman certificate required.
• Commercial Class A Driver's License may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with customers on a wide range of concerns.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team responsible for construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.
• Perform duties at the Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN as an Advanced Step Apprentice or Journeyman Lineman.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Line School certification

Journeyman certificate

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, 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 a need for one or more Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) / Journeyman Lineman to be located at our Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 hourly according to the “Exhibit A” wage scale. A 3rd Step Apprentice will be coming in at 70% of the Journeyman rate of pay at $43.59. 4th Step at 75%, 5th Step at 80%, 85% at 6th Step, 90% at 7th Step, or 95% at a 8th Step.

This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from October 26, 2026, to November 6, 2026.

Summary

In this position, you will work as part of a team that is responsible for construction maintenance and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.

Required

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a degree/diploma from an accepted Line School or a state issued Journeyman certificate for an Advanced step position.
• Must possess a state issued Journeyman certificate and pass a company skills assessment for a Journeyman position.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements, including the possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License.
• Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of electric overhead and underground distribution construction, operations, and maintenance work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work with customers on a wide range of concerns.