Journeyman Lineman: Field Power & Reliability Expert

Northern States Power Co - MN; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Journeyman Lineman or Advanced Step Apprentice to support construction, maintenance and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. The base rate for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 hourly, with 3rd Step Apprentice starting at $43.59.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a line-school diploma or Journeyman certificate, and a valid Class A CDL; candidate must pass a company skills assessment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Line School diploma or Journeyman certificate

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Journeyman Lineman or Advanced Step Apprentice to support construction, maintenance and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. The base rate for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 hourly, with 3rd Step Apprentice starting at $43.59.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a line-school diploma or Journeyman certificate, and a valid Class A CDL; candidate must pass a company skills assessment