Apprentice Electric Line Worker – Grow Your Field Career

Xcel Energy Inc; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. in Littlefield, TX is hiring an Apprentice (1st Year) Line Worker to help build, maintain and operate distribution and transmission lines. The role requires safety focus, teamwork and the ability to respond to on-call situations.

The position starts at about $31.33 per hour and offers a pathway through apprentice schools, with travel potential and weekend call responsibilities. Equal opportunity employer commitments apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL Class A or ability to obtain within 120 days of start date.
• Must have successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment.
• Must be totally committed to safety, quality work and customer service.
• Must be able and willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs.
• Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods.
• Apprentices are required to attend 2nd, 3rd and 4th year apprentice schools.
• Must be mentally competent, able to communicate and comprehend instructions and build on previous experience.
• Must exhibit a teamwork attitude and be able to work with others.
• 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, sledgehammers and 90 lb. jack hammers.
• Work in confined areas.
• Must pass the federal DOT physical examination.
• Must complete all questions in application and upload a resume for consideration.
• Must reside within 20 miles of the Littlefield Service Center.
• Xcel Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Position will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations.
• Supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Pole climbing

Aerial work harness

Shovels and jack hammers

Job description

Xcel Energy Inc. in Littlefield, TX is hiring an Apprentice (1st Year) Line Worker to help build, maintain and operate distribution and transmission lines. The role requires safety focus, teamwork and the ability to respond to on-call situations.

The position starts at about $31.33 per hour and offers a pathway through apprentice schools, with travel potential and weekend call responsibilities. Equal opportunity employer commitments apply.