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.

 

 

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Journeyman Lineman to join our Xcel Energy Transmission Lines, Construction, and Maintenance team in Golden, Colorado!

Selection criteria will also include an interview and pre-employment written and hands-on testing that will take place at a company training facility (personal tools and equipment are not provided).

This position starts at $65.87 per hour. The pay bumps up to $76.15 per hour after bare hand and long line training is complete or after 120 days from start for transmission line workers.

Summary
As a Journeyman Lineman, you will perform all duties of the lineman classification that involve overhead and underground electric transmission systems. Must be willing to do live line bare hand and helicopter long lining activities. You will need to be self-motivated, work well with others and possess a positive attitude. A strong commitment to work safely, provide quality customer service, create customer satisfaction and to work productively are a must in this position. 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must presently hold a Journeyman Lineman Certificate. Will be required to provide proof of successful completion of a recognized Lineman Apprenticeship.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements, including the possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License. (Class A CDL)
• Requires participation in after-hour emergency call-outs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work with customers on a wide range of concerns.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to work productively and safely.
• Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test and security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willing to travel for extended periods of time, 50% travel required.

For External and Non-Xcel Energy Journeyman candidates, verification of Journeyman Lineman qualifications and knowledge will include written testing and/or practical skills evaluation during the application process.

 

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Bargaining

 

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $65.87 per hour

 

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 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), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/30/26

 

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