Troubleman - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

About the role

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 Troubleman to be located at the Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN. The starting pay for this position is $61.86. The position will be posted for 10 working days, from October 29, 2026, to November 11, 2026.

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all duties of the Troubleman classification which involves the first response for overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others and possess a positive attitude, and be committed to working safely, providing quality customer service, creating customer satisfaction, and working productively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must presently hold a Journeyman Lineman Certificate and have a working knowledge of all phases of distribution, construction, maintenance, and operating.
• Must meet driver qualifications as specified and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A Driver's license.
• Requires participation in after-hours emergency callouts.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience as a Troubleman and /or first responder experience is Desired.
• Demonstrate commitment to working productively and safely.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely.

Additional information

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.86 per hour

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 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), 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: 11/11/26

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Accessibility Statement

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• 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.
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