Distribution Lineman / Advanced Step Apprentice - Pipestone, MN
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.
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.
- 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.
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
