Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman - Ashland, WI

Xcel Energy•Ashland, WI

10h•$48 - $60

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman at our Ashland Service Center in Ashland, WI. The starting base Journeyman pay for this position is $60.31 hourly (2025 wage). If position is filled with an Advanced Step Apprentice, pay may be adjusted in accordance with union contract. Applicant skills and qualifications will be evaluated and, in conformity with union contract a successful applicant will be offered a position at an appropriate step level or as a journeyman. Minimum apprentice pay levels as a percentage of base Journeyman pay: 5th Step: 80% 6th Step: 85% 7th Step: 90% 8th Step: 95% This position will be posted for 15 Working days from January 20, 2026, to February 9, 2026. Summary Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work, and all other work as outlined in the lineman position. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected] .

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Technical School Lineman degree is preferred
Must presently to be a Fifth Step Apprentice Lineman or higher and have a working knowledge of all phases of Distribution and Transmission Construction, Maintenance and Operating
Must have good communication and teamwork skills
Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions
Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required
Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules
Must be of adequate physical stature to perform routine physical labor associated with line work, including but not limited to: lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, operation of equipment
Willing to travel and work away from home
Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the Ashland Service Center
Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program
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Nice To Haves

Technical School Lineman degree

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment.
Climb poles
Work on energized conductors and equipment
Perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors
Work in inclement weather
Be available for callout work
All other work as outlined in the lineman position

Benefits

Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement 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.
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