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Xcel Energy · Minneapolis, MN

# Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) / Journeyman Lineman - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN, US +1 more Early career $43.59 to $62.27 per hour 

Listed on Xcel Energy’s official careers site. Posted October 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/advanced-step-apprentice-3rd-step-or-above-journeyman-lineman-chestnut-service-center-minneapolis-mn/job/CC6FF9A7318224594AD7050AC603FB04)

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## Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

We anticipate a need for one or more Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd step or above) / Journeyman Lineman to be located at our Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 hourly according to the “Exhibit A” wage scale. A 3rd Step Apprentice will be coming in at 70% of the Journeyman rate of pay at $43.59. 4th Step at 75%, 5th Step at 80%, 85% at 6th Step, 90% at 7th Step, or 95% at a 8th Step.

This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from October 26, 2026, to November 6, 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. 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.

Must meet driver qualification requirements, including the 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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to successfully work with customers on a wide range of concerns. Must be able to attend and pass all extended training.

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. Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

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 Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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

11/06/26 EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (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](https://www.xcelenergy.com) and [https://jobs.xcelenergy.com](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com) accessible to any and all users.

For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Minneapolis, MN, US +1 more
- Pay: $43.59 to $62.27 per hour[Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/advanced-step-apprentice-3rd-step-or-above-journeyman-lineman-chestnut-service-center-minneapolis-mn/job/CC6FF9A7318224594AD7050AC603FB04)

## Hiring at Xcel Energy
- Open jobs: 125
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026

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