Journeyman Lineman - Greeley, CO
About The Position
Xcel Energy anticipates hiring one or more Journeyman Linemen based in Greeley, Colorado. The role performs lineman-classification duties involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems. The successful candidate must be able to perform safe, proficient pole climbing and strenuous outdoor work in varied weather and at any time of day or night. The candidate is expected to respond to emergency callouts outside normal work hours and on weekends and must live within 40 minutes or 40 miles of the Greeley Operations Center. External and non-Xcel Energy journeyman candidates will have their qualifications and knowledge verified through written testing and/or a practical skills evaluation. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to complete an online assessment within 72 hours, and selected candidates must pass an on-site Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class A CDL, including a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Completion of a qualified apprenticeship program and Journeyman Lineman certification.
- Willingness to live within 40 minutes or 40 miles of the Greeley Operations Center.
- Well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeder circuits, transformer loading and connections, and fusing practices.
- Experience with electric meter sets and their connections.
- Knowledge and experience using hot-line tools, protective devices, fuses, lightning arresters, disconnect switches, breakers, grounding sets, transformers, and transformer connections.
- Experience operating line construction and maintenance vehicles, including forklifts, digger-derricks, platform digger units, and wire and rope tensioning units.
- Knowledge and experience in electric distribution system troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with company safety rules and regulations and the hazards of electric distribution field service work.
- Familiarity with rubber gloves, sleeves, line hose, switching procedures, and PPE requirements under company and OSHA rules.
- Physical ability, endurance, and willingness to perform potentially strenuous outdoor work at all times of day and night and in varied weather.
- Ability to perform safe, proficient, and effective pole climbing.
- Self-motivation, ability to work well with others, a positive attitude, and commitment to safe and productive work.
- Successful completion of the required assessment and, if selected for the next step, the on-site Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test.
Responsibilities
- Perform lineman-classification duties involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
- Respond to emergency callouts outside normal work hours and on weekends.
- Operate line construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
- Troubleshoot electric distribution systems.
- Perform work safely and productively in outdoor conditions, including pole climbing.
Benefits
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health care flexible spending account
- Health savings account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
- Limited-purpose flexible spending account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center reimbursement, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal leave
- Sick time
- Volunteer paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
