Line Worker Journeyman Serviceman - Perryton or Spearman, TX

Southwestern Public Service Co; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

VPTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced Distribution Journeyman Serviceman for Perryton or Spearman, TX. You will perform a range of lineman duties across overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems, including installation and maintenance of equipment, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires climbing, working on energized lines, and potentially travel. A CDL Class A and an approved apprentice line program or equivalent experience are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprentice line program or 5 years of lineman experience.
• Must have Class A CDL.
• Ability to climb poles and work on energized conductors and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment.
• Climb poles and work on energized conductors; perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors.
• Travel for extended periods may be required.

Skills

Lineman experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Emergency callouts

Education

Apprentice line program

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger Derricks

Trenchers

Hot stick tools

Job description

About Xcel Energy

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. Xcel Energy is looking for an experienced Distribution Journeyman Lineman Serviceman for the Perryton or Spearman, TX location!

Job Overview

Summary 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 satisfaction and to work productively. In this challenging and rewarding position, the successful candidate must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading and fusing practices. The ideal candidate is thoroughly familiar with the safety regulations of the Company and must be well acquainted with the hazards involved in distribution service work. This role will perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission construction, operations and maintenance activities. Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work and all other work as outlined in the Journeyman Serviceman position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment.
• Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work and all other work as outlined in the Journeyman Serviceman position.

Requirements

• Must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment
• Completion of an approved apprentice line program is required or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience.
• Must have a Class A CDL
• Must be capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Must be available for emergency callouts as per a schedule.
• Must have effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods
• Must be physically fit and able to lift objects up to 90 pounds, pass a physical examination and be able to perform strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions.
• Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times
• Must reside within 20 miles of the Perryton or Spearman, TX service center.
• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
• Must pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred Requirement Must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading and fusing practices.
• This includes, but is not limited to, meter sets and their connections, the use of hot line tools, protective devices, fuses, lightning arresters, disconnect switches, breakers, grounding sets, transformers and their connections, and troubleshooting.

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $53.85 per hour

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 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.

Application Deadline

Deadline to Apply: 11/06/26

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Accessibility & Accommodations

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process.

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