Journeyman Lineman, Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd Step or Above)

Xcel Energy

. Work as part of a team responsible for construction maintenance and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $44 - $62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electric overhead and underground distribution construction, operations, and maintenance, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective customer communication. Possesses a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License and a state issued Journeyman certificate, with a commitment to teamwork and emergency response.

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Electric Overhead Distribution ConstructionElectric Underground Distribution ConstructionState Issued Journeyman CertificateCommercial Class A Driver's LicenseSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electric Overhead DistributionElectric Underground DistributionConstruction MaintenanceEmergency RepairsOperations Work

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCustomer ServiceTeamworkProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

State Issued Journeyman CertificateCommercial Class A Driver's License

Industry Keywords

D.O.T. ComplianceSafety RulesDrug and Alcohol TestingLine School DiplomaEmergency Call Outs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as part of a team responsible for construction maintenance and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.
Perform electric overhead and underground distribution construction, operations, and maintenance work.
Respond to after-hours emergency call outs.
Work with customers on a wide range of concerns.
Attend and pass all extended training.
Comply with company safety rules and D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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.
Must be able to attend and pass all extended training.
Must work well with others and exhibit teamwork attitude.
Must exhibit a high awareness of safety and compliance with all company safety rules.
Requires participation in after-hours emergency call outs.
Subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Opportunities to grow, expand skills, and help lead the clean energy transition
Meaningful rewards, recognition, and support