Electric Line Groundworker - Evergreen, CO

Xcel Energy • Evergreen, CO

5d • $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 Evergreen Service Center in Evergreen, 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)

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