Journeyman Lineman

Job overview

The Journeyman Lineman role is onsite at Xcel Energy’s La Crosse Service Center in La Crosse, WI. Starting base pay is $62.27 per hour. The role supports Xcel Energy’s electricity distribution service and its work to provide reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. The lineman installs, maintains, and removes overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. The work includes energized line tasks and emergency callouts, helping maintain utility service while following company safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Install, maintain, and remove overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment
• climb poles
• work on energized conductors and equipment, including hot-stick work on energized high-voltage conductors
• perform work in inclement weather
• participate in after-hours emergency callouts
• use utility line crew equipment
• travel and work away from home as required
• maintain required qualifications and a Class A CDL.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

journeyman lineman

xcel energy

la crosse wi

electric utility

overhead lines

underground distribution

high voltage

emergency callouts

class a cdl

line crew

$62.27/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, disability coverage, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, pension, 401(k), vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer paid time off.

Why this role

Requires journeyman qualification, Class A CDL, residence within 20 miles of the service center, and participation in after-hours emergency callouts.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.