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

Xcel Energy•Seminole, TX

3d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy Distribution Department is looking to fill an Apprentice (1st Year - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker position for our Seminole, 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. Supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A) or ability to acquire it within 120 days of start date.
Successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment (for Apprentice).
Totally committed to safety, quality work and customer service.
Able and willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs.
Mentally competent, able to communicate and able to comprehend instructions and build on previous experience.
Teamwork attitude and able to work with others.
Adequate physical stature to lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
Able to climb wood poles up to 100' tall.
Pass the federal DOT physical examination.
Complete all questions in application and upload a resume for consideration.
Reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, TX Service Center.
Successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment (for Journeyman).
Completion of an approved apprentice line program or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience (for Journeyman).
Capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting (for Journeyman).
Available for emergency callouts as per a schedule (for Journeyman).
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) (for Journeyman).
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).
High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times (for Journeyman).
Pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods.

Responsibilities

Construction, maintenance and operations of high voltage distribution and transmission lines.
Maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.
Performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting (for Journeyman).
Responding to after hour and weekend call outs.
Attending apprentice schools (for Apprentices).
Working in confined areas.
Performing aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner.
Using shovels, sledgehammers and 90 lb. jack hammers.