Electric Line Groundworker - Alamosa, CO

Xcel Energy•Alamosa, CO

1d•$42

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more Groundman 1st Year that will be located at Alamosa Service Center in Alamosa, Colorado. As a Groundman you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills to work on electric transmission line circuits including setting and removing poles and towers and installing and removing conductor.

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

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)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.