Electric Line Groundworker - Denver, CO and Denver Metro

Xcel Energy • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, providing energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. The company aims to be the preferred and trusted energy provider. This position is for an Electric Line Groundworker, specifically a Groundman 1st Year, located in Denver, Colorado or the Metro of Denver, CO. In this role, you will work on electric transmission line circuits, which includes setting and removing poles and towers, and installing and removing conductors. Xcel Energy is committed to leading with equity and inclusion, protecting the environment, supporting communities, and fostering innovation, with a goal to provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. They offer safe, stable jobs with robust benefits and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities they serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Work experience operating construction equipment
• Possess class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have passed or successfully pass the EEI Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test
• High Commitment to Safety
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must be in excellent physical condition and be able to handle a 90 lb jackhammer
• Highly developed mechanical ability
• Must be able to respond to afterhours call out, both weekends and evenings
• Accustomed to many varieties of specialized line construction equipment and vehicles
• Computer Skills for learning and compliance training
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and the safety of their use
• Understanding how to work with ropes/knots and how to use them
• Understanding and familiarity of DOT regulations

Responsibilities

• Installing and removing overhead and underground conductors
• Rigging of all varieties for use with crane applications
• Driving and operation of numerous commercial vehicles
• Helicopter uses with construction
• Using specialized equipment like ATV's and SNOW CAT's
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Leave
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees