Apprentice Line Worker (1st - 4th Year) or Journey Worker - Borger, TX

Xcel Energy•Borger, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy Distribution Department is looking to fill an Apprentice Lineman (1st Year - 4th Year) or Journey Worker position for our Borger, TX location. As an apprentice lineman you will be taught a very rewarding career in constructing, maintenance, removal and storm restoration of high voltage distribution and transmission lines. Xcel Energy has a very reputable Department of Labor certified apprentice program that is recognized throughout the United States. The position will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations, and will support maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or GED.
Must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A) or ability to acquire it within 120 days of start date.
Must have successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment (for apprentice).
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.
Must be mentally competent, able to communicate and able to 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.
Must pass the federal DOT physical examination.
Must complete all questions in application and upload a resume for consideration.
Must reside 20 miles from the Borger Service Center.
Must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment (for Journeyman).
Completion of an approved apprentice line program is required or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience (for Journeyman).
Must have a Class A CDL (for Journeyman).
Must be capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting (for Journeyman).
Must be available for emergency call-outs as per a schedule (for Journeyman).
Must have effective communication skills (verbal and written).
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 (for Journeyman).
Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required (for Journeyman).
A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
Must pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Construction, maintenance and operations of distribution and transmission lines.
Support maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.
Constructing, maintenance, removal and storm restoration of high voltage distribution and transmission lines.
Performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Responding to after hour and weekend call outs.
Potentially travel for extended time periods.
Attending apprentice schools (for apprentices).
Lifting and maneuvering up to 90 lbs.
Climbing wood poles up to 100' tall.
Performing aerial work in a safety belt.
Using shovels, sledgehammers and 90 lb. jack hammers.
Working in confined areas.
Performing strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions.
Using bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew.