Advanced Step Apprentice / Journeyman Lineman - Ironwood, MI
About The Position
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Advanced Step Apprentice / Journeyman Lineman for their Ironwood Service Center in Ironwood, MI. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. The position requires the ability to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, and be available for callout work. The starting base Journeyman pay is $62.27 hourly, with pay adjusted for Advanced Step Apprentices according to the union contract. The application period is from September 22, 2026, to October 12, 2026.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must presently be a Fifth Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
- Must 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 assigned 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.
Nice To Haves
- Technical School Lineman degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Installation, maintenance, and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment.
- Climbing poles.
- Working on energized conductors and equipment.
- Performing hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors.
- Working in inclement weather.
- Being 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
