Journeyman Lineman/Advanced Step (5th step or higher) Apprentice Lineman - Monticello, MN
About The Position
Xcel Energy is hiring one or more Journeyman Linemen or Advanced Step Apprentice Linemen (5th step or higher) for its Monticello Service Center. The role works as part of an electric line crew and performs lineman duties involving construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy’s service territory. The successful candidate is required to reside within 20 miles of the reporting headquarters. The posting also states a 20-mile residency requirement from the Montevideo Service Center. The Journeyman hourly rate is $62.27, and the 5th Step Apprentice rate is $49.82. The anticipated starting base pay range is $49.82 to $62.27 per hour. The position was posted for 10 working days, from October 30, 2026, to November 12, 2026.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- For an Advanced Step Apprentice position, possess a degree or diploma from an accepted line school or a state-issued Journeyman certificate.
- For a Journeyman position, possess a state-issued Journeyman certificate and pass a company skills assessment.
- Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, and trenchers.
- Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, and ability to understand, comprehend, and follow workplace directions.
- Quality work ethic and commitment to optimum customer service.
- Ability to work additional hours and respond to after-hours and weekend call-outs.
- High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules at all times.
- Meet driver qualification requirements specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391, including possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Reside within 20 miles of the reporting headquarters; the posting also specifies within 20 miles of the Montevideo Service Center.
- Ability to work efficiently while performing essential responsibilities, which may include lifting and maneuvering.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of an electric line crew operation.
- Perform lineman duties involving construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy’s service territory.
- Work additional hours and respond to after-hours and weekend call-outs.
- Travel and work away from home when required.
- Perform the position’s essential responsibilities efficiently, including lifting and maneuvering.
Benefits
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Health care flexible spending account
- Health savings account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Limited-purpose flexible spending account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center reimbursement (if enrolled in an 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
