Journeyman Lineman - Minot, ND

Overview

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 Journeyman Lineman to join our Xcel Energy Team located at the Minot Service Center in Minot, ND. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $60.31 per hour according to the "Exhibit A" wage scale.

This position will be posted for 10 working days from December 30, 2025, to January 14, 2026.

Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification, including work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. The 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 presently hold a Journeyman Lineman Certificate.
• Must possess a state-issued Journeyman certificate and pass a company skills assessment for a Journeyman position.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements, including possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver’s License.
• Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of electric overhead and underground distribution, construction, operations, and maintenance work.
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must presently be qualified to be a 5th Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.

• Requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs.
• Must live within 20 miles of the service center.
• This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $60.31 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), Limited-Purpose FSA, 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.

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.

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Final date to receive applications: 01/14/26

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