Xcel Energy
Provides energy services across multiple states, focusing on clean, reliable, and affordable solutions.
Apprentice Lineman - Eau Claire, WI
Assist in building, maintaining and repairing overhead/underground power lines.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Apprentice Lineman position supports Xcel Energy’s power distribution and transmission network, focusing on safe and productive work while delivering quality customer service. • Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power distribution and transmission systems. • Participate in after‑hour emergency callouts in all weather conditions. • Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and other utility line equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power distribution
- ▸transmission systems
- ▸emergency callouts
- ▸bucket trucks
- ▸digger derricks
- ▸customer service
What You Bring
Applicants should have a high‑school diploma or equivalent and show a commitment to the apprenticeship program, with relevant technical training preferred. Candidates must meet driver licensing standards and agree to the company’s drug‑testing policy. Strong communication, teamwork, and a safety‑first mindset are essential, as is the physical ability to perform demanding labor and operate specialized equipment. Applicants must reside within a 20‑mile radius of the Western Service Center and be willing to travel and work away from home, including after‑hour emergency callouts in all weather conditions. • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably a Technical School Lineman degree. • Possess a valid CDL Class A and meet FMCSR driver qualification requirements. • Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a safety‑first attitude. • Meet physical demands such as lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces. • Reside within 20 mi of the Western Service Center in Eau Claire, WI.
Requirements
- ▸cdl class a
- ▸high school
- ▸lineman degree
- ▸safety first
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Apprentice Linemen for its Western Service Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $36.19 (2025 wage) with step‑based increases up to 95 % of journeyman pay. Applications will be accepted from January 26, 2026 through February 13, 2026. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursements, and various flexible spending accounts. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics, and accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. • Receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and fitness reimbursements. • Eligible for step‑based apprentice pay ranging from 60 % to 95 % of journeyman rates, starting at $36.19/hr.
Work Environment
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