Troubleman - 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

Pension

Vacation/Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Troubleman to respond to overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission needs. The role requires a Journeyman Lineman Certificate, CDL Class A, and a high school diploma, with after-hours duties and a safety-focused mindset. You’ll work with a team to deliver reliable service and customer satisfaction.

The starting pay is $61.86 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to safety and employee development at Xcel Energy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman Certificate; knowledge of distribution, construction, maintenance, and operating.
• Valid CDL Class A license.
• Must participate in after-hours emergency callouts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience as a Troubleman or first responder is desirable.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response for overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Work safely, deliver quality customer service, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team to maintain reliable service and efficiency.
• Meet driver qualifications and support after-hours emergency dispatches.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Team collaborator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman Certificate

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

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 Troubleman to be located at 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 15, 2026, to October 28, 2026.Job Responsibilities:You will be responsible for all duties of the Troubleman classification which involves the first response for overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others and possess a 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 presently hold a Journeyman Lineman Certificate and have a working knowledge of all phases of distribution, construction, maintenance, and operating.Must meet driver qualifications as specified and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A Driver's license.Requires participation in after-hours emergency callouts.Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Previous experience as a Troubleman 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 ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, SafeOur Employee CommitmentsWork that makes a differenceA team you can count ofOpportunities to growRewards that help you thriveXcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.86 per hourThis 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: 10/28/26EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)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.Accessibility StatementXcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.