Distribution Lineman / Advanced Step Apprentice - Pipestone, MN

Xcel Energy•Pipestone, MN

21h•Onsite

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 5th Step Apprentice/Journeyman Linemen to be located at the Pipestone, MN. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 hourly according to the “Exhibit A” wage scale. A 5th Step Apprentice will be coming in at 70% of the Journeyman rate of pay at $49.82, 85% at 6th Step, 90% at 7th Step, or 95% at an 8th Step. This position will be posted for 10 working days from June 30, 2026, to July 14, 2026. 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]. All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Degree/diploma from an accepted Line School.
Meet driver qualification requirements, including the 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.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Presently qualified to be a 5th Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
Self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.

Nice To Haves

Must live within a 20-mile radius of the assigned Service Center.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification.
Work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
Provide quality customer service.
Participate in after-hours emergency callouts.