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

Xcel Energy•Clovis, NM

4d•$31 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring an Apprentice Line Worker (1st through 4th year) or Journey Line Worker for its Distribution Department in Clovis, New Mexico. Apprentices are taught the work of constructing, maintaining, removing, and restoring high-voltage distribution and transmission lines through the company’s Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship program. Apprentices must attend second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools. The position is responsible for construction, maintenance, and operations, and supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines. The role may require extended travel, after-hours and weekend callouts, and residence within 20 miles of the Clovis service center. Candidates must pass the applicable assessments and examinations, as well as Xcel Energy’s security and drug screening. The anticipated starting base pay is $31.33 to $53.85 per hour. Benefits listed include medical/pharmacy, dental, vision and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability; an employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; an employee recognition program; a pension; a 401(k); vacation, holidays and sick time; and paid volunteer time off. Benefits are subject to change.

Requirements

Apprentice candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.
Apprentice candidates must hold a valid Class A commercial driver's license or be able to acquire one within 120 days of the start date; journey-level candidates must have a Class A CDL.
Apprentice candidates must successfully take 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 able and willing to respond to after-hours and weekend callouts; journey-level workers must be available for emergency callouts according to a schedule.
Candidates may be required to travel for extended periods.
Candidates must be mentally competent, able to communicate and comprehend instructions, and able to build on previous experience.
Candidates must demonstrate a teamwork attitude and be able to work with others.
Candidates must be physically able to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds; climb wooden poles up to 100 feet; perform aerial work safely in a safety belt; use shovels, sledgehammers, and 90-pound jackhammers; and work in confined areas.
Candidates must pass the federal DOT physical examination (apprentice qualification) and be physically fit to perform strenuous physical labor in all types of conditions.
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 all aspects of overhead and underground electric distribution construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Journey-level candidates must have experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and groundwork with a utility line crew.
Candidates must maintain high safety awareness and comply with company safety rules.
Candidates must reside within 20 miles of the Clovis, New Mexico service center.
Candidates must complete all application questions and upload a resume.
Candidates must pass Xcel Energy's security and drug screening.
Selection may include testing and/or assessment.

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.
For journey-level workers, perform overhead and underground electric distribution construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Respond to emergency callouts and after-hours or weekend callouts as required.
Attend second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools if employed as an apprentice.