Apprentice Lineman (3rd Step or Higher) - Chanhassen, MN

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 a need for one or more Apprentice Lineman (3rd Step or Higher) to be located at the Chanhassen Service Center in Chanhassen, MN. The starting rate of pay for the 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman is $43.59 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from September 9, 2026, to September 22, 2026. Summary In this position, you will work as part of a team that is responsible for construction maintenance and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. Required Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Technical school Lineman degree is required. Must be willing to participate in Apprenticeship program. Must meet Driver Qualification requirements including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A. Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of electric overhead and underground distribution construction, operations, and maintenance work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Will be required to actively participate in training and retraining programs, Ability to successfully work with customers on a wide range of concerns. Must work well with others and exhibit teamwork attitude. Must exhibit a high awareness of safety, and compliance with all company safety rules. Special Requirements Requires participation in after-hours emergency call outs. 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. 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 . 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, 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: 09/22/26 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 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 . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.