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About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring one or more Journeyman Linemen or Advanced Step Apprentice Linemen (5th step or higher) to work from its Montrose Service Center in Montrose, Minnesota. As part of an electric line crew, the position 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 must reside within 20 miles of the reporting headquarters; the posting also specifies living within 20 miles of the Montevideo Service Center. The Journeyman hourly rate is $62.27, and the 5th Step Apprentice rate is $49.82. The role requires a high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules, effective communication and teamwork, and a commitment to quality work and customer service. The position may involve lifting and maneuvering, working at heights above 100 feet, travel and work away from home, additional hours, and after-hours and weekend callouts.

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.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, work well in a team, and understand, comprehend, and follow workplace directions.
  • Quality work ethic and commitment to optimum customer service.
  • 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 job responsibilities, which may include lifting and maneuvering.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties of the lineman classification as part of an electric line crew.
  • Construct, maintain, and make emergency repairs to overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy’s service territory.
  • Work safely and comply with company safety rules.
  • Provide quality work and optimum customer service.
  • Work additional hours and respond to after-hours and weekend callouts.
  • Travel and work away from home as required.

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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