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 One or More Journeyman/Advanced Step Apprentice Lineman to join our team at our Waite Park Service Center in Waite Park, MN.  The pay for this position is $49.62 (5th step) - $59.16 (8th step) for Advanced Apprentice and $62.27 for Journeyman. Depending on the level of our top candidate, an Advanced Step Apprentice will be coming in at the following percentage of Journeyman Pay:

5th Step: 80% of Journeyman rate

6th Step: 85% of Journeyman rate

7th Step: 90% of Journeyman rate

8th Step: 95% of Journeyman rate

This Position will be posted for 10 business days from April 21, 2026, through May 4, 2026.

Summary

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.

 Required

    - 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.

    - Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A.

    - Must live within a 20 miles radius from the Waite Park 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

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $49.82 to $59.16 per hour

This position is eligible for the following 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 05/04/26

EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)

All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.