Troubleman - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Transit programs

Tuition reimbursement

Pension

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Troubleman to provide first-response service for overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, safety‑minded, and able to work well with others while delivering quality service to customers.

Starting pay is $61.86 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The role requires a Journeyman Lineman Certificate and a CDL Class A license, and involves

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman Certificate with distribution/maintenance knowledge.
• CDL Class A required with driver qualifications.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours emergency callouts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience as a Troubleman or first responder is desirable.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first response for overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Maintain safety, quality customer service, and productive work.
• Collaborate with team to restore service quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Physical endurance

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman Certificate

CDL Class A License

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millionsofelectricity 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.

Weanticipatethe need for one or moreTroubleman to belocatedat the Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN. The starting pay for this position is $61.86.The position will be posted for 10 working days, from October 29, 2026, to November 11, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

You willbe responsible forall duties of the Troubleman classificationwhich involves the first response for overhead and undergroundelectricdistribution andtransmission systems. The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well withothersandpossessa positive attitude, and be committed to working safely, providing quality customer service, creating customer satisfaction, and working productively.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must presentlyholda Journeyman Lineman Certificate andhavea working knowledge of all phases of distribution, construction, maintenance, andoperating.
• Must meet driver qualifications as specified andpossessa validCommercialDriver’s License (CDL) Class A Driver’s license.
• Requires participation in after-hoursemergencycallouts.
• Must be self-motivated andpossessa positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previousexperience as aTroubleman and /or first responder experience is Desired.
• Demonstrate commitment to working productively and safely.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely.

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

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation RequestForm.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.86 per hour

This position is eligible for the following 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.

Deadline to Apply: 11/11/26

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