Lineman - Sterling, CO

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Bogotá; On-site; COP 229,319,000 - 326,606,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. in Colorado seeks a Journeyman Lineman to perform overhead and underground distribution work in Sterling, CO.

The role requires completing an apprenticeship, holding a Journeyman Lineman certification and a Class A CDL with Medical Examiner’s Certificate; starting pay is $63.95 per hour, with emergencies and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed a qualified apprenticeship program and possess a Journeyman Lineman certification.
• Journeyman Lineman certification required.
• CDL Class A with Medical Examiner's Certificate is required.
• Must live within 40 minutes/40 miles of Sterling Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform lineman duties for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends.
• Maintain safety and use of PPE per company and OSHA requirements.
• Operate Line Construction and Maintenance vehicles and related equipment.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

CDL Class A

Pole climbing

Distribution knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Qualified apprenticeship program

Journeyman Lineman certification

CDL Class A with Medical Examiner's Certificate

Tools

Line construction equipment

Hot line tools

PPE compliance

Job description

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.

We anticipate the need for one or more Journeyman Lineman to be located in Sterling, CO. The starting rate of pay for this position is $63.95 hourly.

Summary

Perform the duties of lineman classification involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems.

Special Instructions

1. The successful candidate must have the physical ability, endurance, and desire to perform potentially strenuous outdoor work, at all times of the day and night, and under various weather conditions.
2. The successful applicant will be expected to respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends.
3. The successful applicant must live within 40 minutes/40 miles of the Sterling Service Center.
4. The successful candidate must be able to perform safe, proficient, and effective pole-climbing.
5. Applicants must be self-motivated, work well with others, have a positive attitude and be committed to working safely and productively.

For External and Non-Xcel Energy Journeyman candidates, verification of Journeyman Lineman qualifications and knowledge will include written testing and/or practical skills evaluation during the application process.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL driver's license including a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• All applicants must have completed a qualified apprenticeship program and possess a Journeyman Lineman certification.
• Must be willing to live within 40 minutes/40 miles of the Sterling Service Center.
• Must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeder circuits, transformer loading and connections, and fusing practices.
• Should have experience with electric meter sets and their connections.
• Must have knowledge and experience in the use of hot line tools, protective devices, fuses, lightning arresters, disconnect switches, breakers, grounding sets, transformers and their connections.
• Must be experienced in operation of Line Construction and Maintenance vehicles including, but not limited to, forklifts, digger-derricks, platform digger units, wire and rope tensioning units, and other similar equipment.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge and experience in electric Distribution system troubleshooting.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the Safety Rules and regulations of the Company and must be well acquainted with the hazards involved in electric Distribution field service work.
• Must be familiar with use of rubber gloves, sleeves, line hose, switching procedures, as well as in the use of PPE in accordance with Company and OSHA requirements.

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.