Journeyman Lineman Serviceman - Amarillo, TX

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is looking for an experienced Distribution Journeyman Lineman Serviceman for the Amarillo, TX location. The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others and possess a positive attitude and commitment to work safely, provide quality customer service, create satisfaction and to work productively. In this challenging and rewarding position, the successful candidate must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading and fusing practices. The ideal candidate is thoroughly familiar with the safety regulations of the Company and must be well acquainted with the hazards involved in distribution service work. This role will perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission construction, operations and maintenance activities. Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to: installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work and all other work as outlined in the Journeyman Serviceman position.

Requirements

Must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment
Must possess a Journeyman Lineman Certification that is approved by the Department of Labor.
Must have a Class A CDL
Must be capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Must be available for emergency call-outs as per a schedule.
Must have effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods
Must be physically fit and able to lift objects up to 90 pounds, pass a physical examination and be able to perform strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions.
Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required
A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times
Must reside within 20 miles of the Amarillo, TX service center.
Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
Must pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading and fusing practices. This includes, but is not limited to, meter sets and their connections, the use of hot line tools, protective devices, fuses, lightning arresters, disconnect switches, breakers, grounding sets, transformers and their connections, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment
climb poles
work on energized conductors and equipment
perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors
work in inclement weather
be available for callout work
perform all other work as outlined in the Journeyman Serviceman position