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

Xcel Energy; North Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Additional days off

Sick Time

VPTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minot, North Dakota is hiring for an Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd Step or above) / Journeyman Lineman. The role involves working on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems with a strong safety focus.

Expect a base pay scale with progression as you advance steps, plus a robust benefits package. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a relevant line school diploma or Journeyman certificate, a valid Class A CDL, and be within 20

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must presently be qualified to be a 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification.
• Work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Provide quality customer service and maintain safety standards.
• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Line School diploma or state Journeyman certificate (Advanced step)

State Journeyman certificate with ability to pass skills assessment

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

• 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.
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must presently be qualified to be a 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.

Special Requirements

• Requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs.
• Must live within 20-miles of the service center.
• 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. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Bargaining

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

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] .

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.

Deadline to Apply: 08/21/26

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