Journeyman/Advanced Step Apprentice Lineman - Fargo Service Center - Fargo, ND
About The Position
This position will work as part of an electric line crew operation and perform duties of the lineman classification involving construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy service territory. The successful candidate will be required to reside within a 20-mile radius of the reporting headquarters. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a degree/diploma from an accepted Line School or a state issued Journeyman certificate for an Advanced step position.
- Must possess a state-issued Journeyman certificate and pass a company skills assessment for a Journeyman position
- Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, and trenchers is required
- Must be able to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, have good teamwork skills and be able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
- Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimum customer service.
- Must be able to work additional hours, respond to after-hours and weekend call-outs
- A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
- Must meet driver qualification requirements specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391, including possessing a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A.
- Must live within a 20-mile radius of the Fargo Service Center.
- This job will require the ability to work efficiently while performing the essential responsibilities of the position, which may include lifting and maneuvering.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties of the lineman classification involving construction, maintenance, and emergency repairs of all overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems in Xcel Energy service territory.
Benefits
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- 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)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Additional days off
- Sick Time
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
