Journeyman Lineman - Perryton, TX

Xcel Energy•Perryton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is looking for an experienced Distribution Journeyman Lineman for the Perryton, 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

High school diploma or equivalent.
Journeyman Lineman Certification approved by the Department of Labor.
Successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment.
Completion of an approved apprentice line program or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience.
Class A CDL.
Capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Available for emergency call-outs as per a schedule.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Physically fit and able to lift objects up to 90 pounds.
Pass a physical examination.
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.
High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
Must reside within 20 miles of the Perryton, TX service center.
Pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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 trouble-shooting.

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.