Journeyman Lineman/Advanced Step (5th step or higher) Apprentice Lineman - Montevideo Service Center - Montevideo, MN

Northern States Power Co - MN; United States; Vor Ort; USD 69.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Zusammenfassung

Xcel Energy in Montevideo, MN invites qualified applicants for Journeyman Lineman / Advanced Step Apprentice roles. The position involves constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground lines, with travel and on-call duties as needed.

Residency within 20 miles of the Montevideo Service Center is required. The role offers competitive hourly wages ($62.27 at Journeyman level; $49.82 for 5th Step Apprentice) and advancement opportunities in a safety‑driven, collaborative team

Qualifikationen

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Line School or Journeyman certificate required.
• Must hold a state Journeyman certificate for advanced step.
• Experience with heavy line equipment and safety rules.

Aufgaben

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground lines.
• Work as part of an electric line crew in service territory.
• Respond to outages and perform emergency repairs.
• Reside within 20 miles of Montevideo HQ.

Kenntnisse

Digger derricks experience

Bucket trucks

Trenchers

Height work (100 ft)

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Ausbildung

High School graduate

Line School certificate or Journeyman

Journeyman certificate (state)

Tools

CDL Class A

Jobbeschreibung

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, 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 the need for one or more Journeyman Lineman / Advanced Step Apprentice (5th step or higher) to join our team at our Montevideo Service Center in Montevideo, MN.

The Journeyman hourly rate for this position is $62.27, and the 5th Step Apprentice rate is $49.82. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from October 12, 2026, to October 23, 2026.

Job Summary

This position will work as part of an electric line crew operation and perform duties of the lineman classification involving construction, maintenance and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy service territory. The successful candidate will be required to reside within a 20 miles radius of the reporting headquarters.

Required

• High School graduate 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.
• Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers is required.
• Must be able to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Must be able to communicate effectively; have good teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimum customer service.
• Must be able to work additional hours, respond to after hours and weekend call outs.
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
• Just meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License Class A.
• Must live within a 20 miles radius from the Montevideo Service Center.
• This job will require the ability to work in an efficient manner while performing the essential responsibilities of the position which may include lifting and maneuvering

Our Culture

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $49.82 to $62.27 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon‑free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.