Journeyman Lineman - Arvada, CO
About The Position
Perform the duties of a lineman classification involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems. The role requires outdoor work that may be strenuous and take place at any time of day or night and in varied weather conditions. The employee must respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends, and be able to climb poles safely and effectively. External and non-Xcel Energy journeyman candidates will have their qualifications and knowledge verified through written testing and/or a practical skills evaluation. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be invited to complete an online assessment; candidates selected to advance must pass the Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test onsite.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class A CDL driver’s license and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Completion of a qualified apprenticeship program and Journeyman Lineman certification.
- 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 and equipment, including forklifts, digger-derricks, platform digger units, and wire and rope tensioning units.
- Knowledge and experience in electric distribution system troubleshooting.
- Thorough familiarity with company safety rules and regulations and the hazards involved in electric distribution field service work.
- Familiarity with rubber gloves, sleeves, line hose, switching procedures, and PPE in accordance with company and OSHA requirements.
- Physical ability, endurance, and willingness to perform strenuous outdoor work at all times of day and night and in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work well with others, self-motivation, a positive attitude, and commitment to safe and productive work.
- For external and non-Xcel Energy journeyman candidates, verification of qualifications and knowledge includes written testing and/or practical skills evaluation.
- Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be required to complete an online assessment within 72 hours of receiving an invitation.
- Candidates selected to advance must pass the Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test onsite.
Responsibilities
- Perform lineman duties involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
- Respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends.
- Safely and proficiently climb poles.
- Perform electric distribution system troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health care flexible spending account
- Health savings account (for eligible health plan enrollment)
- Limited-purpose flexible spending account (for eligible health plan and HSA enrollment)
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center reimbursement (for eligible health plan enrollment)
- 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
