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

Xcel Energy•Seminole, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring an Apprentice (1st through 4th year) or Journey Line Worker for its Distribution Department in Seminole, Texas. The role involves constructing, maintaining, operating, and removing high-voltage distribution and transmission lines, as well as supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and storm restoration. Apprentices receive training through Xcel Energy’s Department of Labor-certified apprentice program, which requires attendance at second-, third-, and fourth-year apprentice schools. The position may require extended travel and after-hours or weekend emergency callouts. Applicants must reside within 20 miles of the Seminole Service Center. The work involves strenuous physical labor, including climbing poles, aerial work, lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, and working in confined areas and varied conditions. Candidates must pass applicable assessments, a federal DOT physical examination, and Xcel Energy’s security and drug screening.

Requirements

Apprentice applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Apprentice applicants must hold a valid Class A commercial driver’s license or be able to acquire one within 120 days of the start date; journey lineman applicants must have a Class A CDL.
Apprentice applicants must successfully complete the EEI CAST Assessment; journey lineman applicants must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment.
Apprentice applicants must be committed to safety, quality work, and customer service.
Applicants must be able and willing to respond to after-hours and weekend callouts as applicable.
Applicants must be mentally competent, able to communicate, comprehend instructions, and build on previous experience.
Applicants must demonstrate a teamwork attitude and ability to work with others.
Applicants must be physically able 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, as applicable to the position.
Applicants must pass the federal DOT physical examination; journey lineman applicants must be physically fit to perform strenuous labor under all types of conditions and pass a physical examination.
Journey lineman applicants must have completed an approved apprentice line program or have five years of progressive electric lineman experience.
Journey lineman applicants must be capable of performing all aspects of overhead and underground electric distribution construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Applicants must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Journey lineman applicants must have experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and groundwork with a utility line crew.
Applicants must maintain a high awareness of safety and comply with company safety rules.
Applicants must reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, Texas Service Center.
Applicants must pass Xcel Energy’s security and drug screening.
Applicants must complete all application questions and upload a resume for consideration.
Selection may include testing and/or assessment.

Responsibilities

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