Distribution Lineman / Advanced Step Apprentice - Pipestone, MN

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Requirements

Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a degree/diploma from an accepted Line School.
Must meet driver qualification requirements, including the possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License.
Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
Must presently be qualified to be a 5th Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively. Special
Must live within a 20-mile radius of the assigned Service Center.

The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 hourly according to the “Exhibit A” wage scale.
A 5th Step Apprentice will be coming in at 70% of the Journeyman rate of pay at $49.82, 85% at 6th Step, 90% at 7th Step, or 95% at an 8th Step.
Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $43.59 to $62.27 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,

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
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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 5th Step Apprentice/Journeyman Linemen to be located at the Pipestone, MN.
This position will be posted for 10 working days from June 30, 2026, to July 14, 2026. Job
Responsibilities (May include, but not limited to the following) Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification.
Including work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
Individual filling this position should have a high-level commitment to safety, provide quality customer service, be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of electric overhead and underground distribution construction, operations, and maintenance work.
Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
Requirements Requires participation in after-hours emergency callouts.
This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program 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.