Advanced Step Apprentice (5th Step or above)/Journeyman Linemen-Minot, ND
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 (5th Step or above)/Journeyman Linemen to join our Xcel Energy Team located at the Minot Service Center in Minot, North Dakota. Minot Service Center 300 - 16th St SW Minot, ND 58701. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $60.31 per hour (2025 rate) according to the “Exhibit A” wage scale. An Advanced Step Apprentice will be coming in at 80% of the Journeyman rate of pay at 5th Step, 85% at 6th Step, 90% at 7th Step, or 95% at a 8th Step. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from April 9, 2026, to April 22, 2026. Summary Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification. Including work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. Individual filling this position should have a high-level commitment to safety, provide quality customer service, be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
Requirements
- 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 the 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.
- Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
- Must presently be qualified to be a 5th Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
- Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.
- Requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs.
- Must live within 20-miles of the service center.
- This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification.
- Work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
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
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
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