• Temporary Groundman

    Xcel Energy (Newport, MN)


    Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

     

    We anticipate the need for one or more Temporary Groundman to join our team in supporting electric overhead in the Metro East area of Minnesota (St. Paul, Newport, White Bear Lake and Wyoming). This position has a Graduate Wage Scale starting at $28.45 hourly. This position will be posted for 10 working days from July 21, 2025, to August 1st, 2025.

     

    **Job responsibilities** (May include but not limited to the following): Successful candidate will perform all duties of the Groundman classification, which involves various electric line construction and maintenance responsibilities. The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others, and possess a positive attitude and commitment to work safely, provide quality customer service, create customer satisfaction and to work productively.

     

    Bargaining and Non-Bargaining employees may apply for this position. The Company has sole right of selectivity.

     

    This is a temporary position and doesn’t guarantee employment beyond 6 months. This temporary position does not qualify for Union seniority or benefits.

    Minimum Requirements

    - Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, obtained prior to start date and meet all of the following criteria:

    - Completion of an accredited Lineman program.

     

    - Work experience operating construction equipment, preferred.

     

    - Possess Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

     

    - High commitment to Safety.

     

    - Good communication skills (both written and verbal).

     

    - Must be in excellent physical condition and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

     

    - Highly developed mechanical ability.

     

    - Must be able to respond to after-hours call out, both weekends and evenings.

     

    - Must be willing to participate in written and hands on assessments

     

    As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected] .

     

    Bargaining

     

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.45 to $40.46 per hour

     

    This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO)

     

    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: 08/03/25

     

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