Journeyman Lineman — Electric Distribution & Emergency Response

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Rifle, CO seeks a Journeyman Lineman to perform overhead and underground distribution work. The starting pay is $67.02 per hour, with eligibility for comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.

The role requires standing by for emergency callouts, living within 40 minutes of the Garfield Operations Center, and possessing a Journeyman certification along with CDL credentials. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Completed a qualified apprenticeship program and Journeyman Lineman certification.
• Willing to live within 40 minutes/40 miles of Garfield Operations Center.
• Knowledge of distribution primary feeder circuits, transformer loading and fusing.
• Experience with electric meter sets and connections.
• Experience with hot line tools and protective devices.
• Experience operating Line Construction and Maintenance vehicles.
• Familiar with Safety Rules and hazards of distribution field service.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of lineman classification in overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Respond to emergency callouts after hours and on weekends.
• Live within 40 miles of the Garfield Operations Center as required.
• Climb poles safely and proficiently using appropriate equipment.

Skills

Pole climbing

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman Lineman certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Qualified apprenticeship program

Valid Class A CDL with Medical Examiner's Certificate

Tools

Forklifts

Digger-derricks

Platform digger units

Wire and rope tensioning units

Job description

Xcel Energy in Rifle, CO seeks a Journeyman Lineman to perform overhead and underground distribution work. The starting pay is $67.02 per hour, with eligibility for comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.

The role requires standing by for emergency callouts, living within 40 minutes of the Garfield Operations Center, and possessing a Journeyman certification along with CDL credentials. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay.