Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker - Clovis, NM

Xcel Energy•Clovis, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring an Apprentice (1st through 4th year) or Journey Line Worker for its Clovis, New Mexico location. The role is responsible for constructing, maintaining, removing, and operating high-voltage electric distribution and transmission lines, as well as supporting maintenance, emergency repairs, and storm restoration. Apprentices participate in Xcel Energy’s Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship program and are required to attend second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools. The position requires residence within 20 miles of the Clovis Service Center. It may involve extended travel and after-hours or weekend emergency callouts. Work is physically strenuous and performed in varied conditions, including climbing poles, working aloft in a safety belt, and using heavy tools and equipment. Candidates must pass the applicable assessments and physical examination, as well as Xcel Energy’s security and drug screening. The anticipated starting base pay is $31.33 to $53.85 per hour. Listed benefits include medical and pharmacy coverage, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, an employee recognition program, a pension, a 401(k) plan, vacation, holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time.

Requirements

Apprentice candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.
Apprentice candidates must have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 120 days of the start date; journey-level candidates must have a Class A CDL.
Apprentice candidates must successfully complete the EEI CAST Assessment; journey-level candidates must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment.
Apprentice candidates must be committed to safety, quality work, and customer service.
Candidates must be willing and able to respond to after-hours and weekend callouts.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, comprehend instructions, build on prior experience, and work as part of a team.
Candidates must be physically able to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under varied conditions.
Apprentice candidates must be able to climb wooden poles up to 100 feet, perform aerial work in a safety belt, use shovels, sledgehammers, and 90-pound jackhammers, and work in confined areas.
Candidates must pass the federal DOT physical examination; journey-level candidates must also pass a physical examination.
Journey-level candidates must have completed an approved apprentice line program or have five years of progressive electric lineman experience.
Journey-level candidates must be capable of performing all aspects of overhead and underground electric distribution construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Journey-level candidates must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Journey-level candidates must have experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and utility line crew groundwork.
Candidates must maintain a high awareness of safety and comply with company safety rules.
Candidates must reside within 20 miles of the Clovis, New Mexico Service Center.
Candidates must pass Xcel Energy’s security and drug screening.
Applicants must complete all application questions and upload a resume.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, remove, and operate electric distribution and transmission lines.
Support maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.
Perform storm restoration work.
For journey-level workers, perform overhead and underground electric distribution construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Respond to emergency callouts as scheduled.
Attend second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools if hired as an apprentice.