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Journeyman Lineman - La Crosse, WI

Xcel Energy · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your journeyman training and the kinds of distribution work you've done since.

What they are checking: Whether their background covers both overhead and underground distribution work the posting lists.

Tell me about a time you stopped a job or spoke up about safety on a crew.

What they are checking: Whether they will raise concerns even with senior crew members.

How do you mentor apprentices on your crew?

What they are checking: Whether they take on the teaching role expected of a journeyman.

What would you do

How do you handle storm restoration work after long hours in bad weather?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay safe and focused during long emergency restoration efforts.

A customer approaches your crew upset about their outage. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay courteous and give accurate information without stopping safe work.

Are you able to respond to call-outs around La Crosse on nights and weekends?

What they are checking: Whether they understand and accept the availability that line work requires.

About the work

Walk me through the steps you take before working on an energized conductor.

What they are checking: Whether they consistently apply protective equipment, cover-up, minimum approach distances and job briefings.

How do you set up grounding for de-energized line work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand equipotential zones and testing before grounding.

What underground equipment have you installed or maintained, like pad-mount transformers or cable?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience with underground distribution systems.

How do you climb and work aloft safely on an older pole?

What they are checking: Whether they check pole condition and use fall protection properly.

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The full job description

As published by Xcel Energy.

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 the need for one or more Journeyman Lineman at our La Crosse Service Center in La Crosse, WI. The starting base Journeyman pay for this position is $62.27 hourly. This position will be posted for 15 Working days from September 28, 2026, to October 16, 2026. Summary Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work, and all other work as outlined in the lineman position. Required • High school graduate or equivalent • Technical School Lineman degree is preferred • Must presently be qualified to be a Journeyman Lineman and have a working knowledge of all phases of Distribution and Transmission Construction, Maintenance and Operating • Must have good communication and teamwork skills • Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions • Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required • Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules • Must be of adequate physical stature to perform routine physical labor associated with line work, including but not limited to lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, operation of equipment • Willing to travel and work away from home • Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the Service Center • Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A • 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: $62.27 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement 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: 10/16/26 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 and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. 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 . 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.

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