Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) / Journeyman Lineman - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) / Journeyman Linemen for its Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role works as part of a team responsible for construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. Advanced-step apprentice pay is based on the Journeyman rate: 70% at the 3rd step ($43.59 per hour), 75% at the 4th step, 80% at the 5th step, 85% at the 6th step, 90% at the 7th step, and 95% at the 8th step. The Journeyman base rate is $62.27 per hour, according to the Exhibit A wage scale. The position requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs and is subject to the D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For an Advanced Step position, a degree or diploma from an accepted Line School or a state-issued Journeyman certificate.
• For a Journeyman position, a state-issued Journeyman certificate and successful completion of a company skills assessment.
• Meet driver qualification requirements, including possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License.
• 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 work successfully with customers on a wide range of concerns.
• Ability to attend and pass all extended training.
• Work well with others and demonstrate a teamwork attitude.
• High awareness of safety and compliance with all company safety rules.
• Participate in the D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team responsible for construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.
• Participate in after-hours emergency call-outs.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED