Step 01. Pay
Xcel Energy Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at Xcel Energy is $45 per hour. Xcel Energy benefits and perks, including insurance benefits.
10
2026 current openings
Wisconsin
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Utility · before you apply
Xcel Energy is hiring linemen. Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas company serving 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Xcel Energy
Must be of adequate physical stature to: Lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs Climb wood poles up to 100' tall Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers Work in confined areas Must pass the federal DOT physical examination Must reside within 20 miles of the Pampa, TX service center
Step 03. Journeyman
Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Xcel Energy Perform various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance electrical power systems. Able to understand, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
Step 04. Hiring
Xcel Energy Lineman Job Hiring Process
Xcel Energy Lineman required High School diploma or equivalent, Valid Class A CDL driver's license including a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Coverage map
Where Xcel Energy hires
Xcel Energy shows up in 8 states on Lineman Central: halls, live postings, and the directory. Tap a shaded state for local jobs, pay, and schools.
- HQ · Wisconsin
- 8 states listed
- 10 surveyed openings
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Unions, schools, and peers
Tap a step. Programs feed crews, locals represent them, employers hire them.
Step 01. Schools
Training programs that feed this market
Start with the National Public Power online pre-apprenticeship, then compare college and trade programs employers hire from.
National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
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- Pre-apprenticeship
- $399
Moraine Park Technical College Lineman Program
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Lineman Program
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- Green Bay
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Power Distribution Program
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- Fennimore
Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program
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- Milwaukee
Chippewa Valley Technical College Electrical Power Distribution Program
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- Eau Claire
Blackhawk Technical College Lineman Program
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- Janesville
Step 02. Unions
IBEW locals in this employer's territory
Locals we've seen tied to this employer's system. Utility crews are usually hired direct, not dispatched off the books.
IBEW 949
Local- IBEW local
- Burnsville, Minnesota
IBEW 602
Local- IBEW local
- Amarillo, Texas
IBEW 953
Local- IBEW local
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
IBEW 714
Local- IBEW local
- Minot, North Dakota
IBEW 110
Local- IBEW local
- St. Paul, Minnesota
IBEW 160
Local- IBEW local
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
IBEW 111
Local- IBEW local
- Denver, Colorado
Step 03. Peers
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