Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) Line Worker - Littlefield, TX
About The Position
Xcel Energy is hiring an Apprentice Line Worker for its Distribution Department in Littlefield, Texas. The apprentice will be taught the work of constructing, maintaining, removing, and restoring high-voltage distribution and transmission lines. The role is part of Xcel Energy’s Department of Labor-certified apprentice program, recognized throughout the United States. The position is responsible for construction, maintenance, and operations, and supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines. Apprentices must attend second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools. The position may require extended travel and after-hours or weekend call-outs. Applicants must reside within 20 miles of the Littlefield Service Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL), or ability to acquire one within 120 days of the start date.
- Successfully complete the EEI CAST Assessment.
- Commitment to safety, quality work, and customer service.
- Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours and weekend call-outs.
- Mental competence and ability to communicate, comprehend instructions, and build on previous experience.
- Teamwork attitude and ability to work with others.
- Adequate physical stature to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds; climb wood poles up to 100 feet; perform aerial work in a safety belt; use shovels, sledgehammers, and 90-pound jackhammers; and work in confined areas.
- Pass the federal DOT physical examination.
- Complete all application questions and upload a resume.
- Reside within 20 miles of the Littlefield Service Center.
Responsibilities
- Construct, maintain, remove, and restore high-voltage distribution and transmission lines.
- Support maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.
- Perform construction, maintenance, and operations work.
- Respond to after-hours and weekend call-outs.
- Attend second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools.
Benefits
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Health care flexible spending account
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Sick time
- Volunteer paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
