Journeyman Lineman/Advanced Step (5th step or higher) Apprentice Lineman - Montevideo Service Center - Montevideo, MN

Xcel Energy • Montevideo, MN

4d • $50 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work as part of an electric line crew operation and perform duties of the lineman classification involving construction, maintenance and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy service territory. The successful candidate will be required to reside within a 20 miles radius of the reporting headquarters.

Requirements

• High School graduate 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.
• Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers is required.
• Must be able to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Must be able to communicate effectively; have good teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
• Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimum customer service.
• Must be able to work additional hours, respond to after hours and weekend call outs.
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
• Just meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License Class A.
• Must live within a 20 miles radius from the Montevideo Service Center.
• This job will require the ability to work in an efficient manner while performing the essential responsibilities of the position which may include lifting and maneuvering

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of the lineman classification involving construction, maintenance and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy service territory.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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)

What This Job Offers

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