Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd Step or above)/Journeyman Lineman-Minot, ND

Xcel Energy; North Dakota; On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Holidays

VPTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking qualified candidates for Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman at the Minot Service Center in Minot, North Dakota. The role involves overhead and underground distribution and transmission work with a strong safety focus and customer service mindset.

Starting pay ranges from $43.59 to $62.27 per hour, with progression through steps. Candidates must meet Line School/Journeyman requirements, hold a valid CDL, and be able to work with a team in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Line School or Journeyman certificate or state issued Journeyman certificate.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements with valid CDL (Class A).
• Must be qualified as 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of the Lineman classification.
• Work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Maintain safety and provide quality customer service.
• Be prepared for after-hours emergency call-outs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Safety-consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Line School diploma or Journeyman certificate

State Journeyman certificate

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 Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd Step or above)/Journeyman Lineman to join our Xcel Energy Team located at the Minot Service Center in Minot, North Dakota. Minot Service Center 300 - 16th St SW Minot, ND 58701. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27per hour according to the "Exhibit A" wage scale. An Advanced Step Apprentice will be coming in at 70% of the Journeyman rate of pay at 3rd Step, 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 August 10, 2026, to August 21, 2026.

Summary

Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification. Including work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. Individual filling this position should have a high-level commitment to safety, provide quality customer service, be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.

Required

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must possess a degree/diploma from an accepted Line School or a state issued Journeyman certificate for an Advanced step position.
3. Must possess a state issued Journeyman certificate and pass a company skills assessment for a Journeyman position.
4. Must meet driver qualification requirements, including the possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License.
5. Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of electric overhead and underground distribution, construction, operations, and maintenance work.
6. Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
7. Must presently be qualified to be a 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
8. Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
9. Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.

Special Requirements

1. Requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs.
2. Must live within 20-miles of the service center.
3. This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

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.

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 [e-mail] .

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $43.59 to $62.27 per hour

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 08/21/26

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