Transmission Journeyman Lineman - Eau Claire, WI

Xcel Energy•Eau Claire, WI

2d•$60•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 Transmission Journeyman Lineman at our Black Avenue Service Center in Eau Claire, WI. The starting base Journeyman pay for this position is $60.31 hourly (2025 rate). Normal work hours are 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. This position will be posted for 15 Working days from January 9, 2026, to January 29, 2026. Summary Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to installation, maintenance and removal of overhead transmission conductors and equipment. Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work, and all other work as outlined in the lineman position.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must presently be qualified as a Journeyman Lineman and have a working knowledge of all phases of Distribution and Transmission Construction, Maintenance and Operating
Must have good communication and teamwork skills
Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions
Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required
Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules
Must be of adequate physical stature to perform routine physical labor associated with line work, including but not limited to: lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, operation of equipment
Willing to travel and work away from home
Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of transmission line construction & maintenance experience
Experience with track vehicles, wire tensioning equipment, and other line construction equipment
Transmission hot work experience
Technical School Lineman degree

Responsibilities

installation
maintenance
removal of overhead transmission conductors and equipment
climb poles
work on energized conductors and equipment
perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors
work in inclement weather
be available for callout work
all other work as outlined in the lineman position

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)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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