Journeyman Lineman/Advanced Step (5th step or higher) Apprentice Lineman - Montevideo Service Center - Montevideo, MN
About The Position
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Journeyman Lineman / Advanced Step Apprentice (5th step or higher) to join their team at the Montevideo Service Center in Montevideo, MN. 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's service territory. The successful candidate will be required to reside within a 20-mile radius of the reporting headquarters. Xcel Energy is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states. They focus on making energy work better for their customers, helping them thrive by delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy offers opportunities for growth, skill expansion, and participation in the clean energy transition, with meaningful rewards, recognition, and support.
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 be 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.
- A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work as part of an electric line crew operation.
- Respond to after hours and weekend call outs.
- Adhere to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
