Line Worker Journeyman Serviceman - Perryton or Spearman, TX

Xcel Energy•Perryton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced Distribution Journeyman Lineman Serviceman for its Perryton or Spearman, Texas location. The position performs a variety of work involving overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission construction, operations, and maintenance. Primary work includes installing, maintaining, and removing overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. The successful candidate is self-motivated, works well with others, maintains a positive attitude, and is committed to safety, quality customer service, customer satisfaction, and productive work. The role requires knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading, and fusing practices, as well as familiarity with company safety regulations and the hazards of distribution service work. The employee 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, and be available for emergency callouts and other Journeyman Serviceman duties. The position may require extended travel.

Requirements

Successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment.
Complete an approved apprentice line program or have five years of progressive electric lineman experience.
Hold a Class A CDL.
Be capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead and underground construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Be available for emergency callouts according to a schedule.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to travel for extended periods if required.
Be physically fit, able to lift up to 90 pounds, pass a physical examination, and perform strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions.
Have experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and groundwork with a utility line crew.
Maintain a high awareness of safety and comply with company safety rules at all times.
Reside within 20 miles of the Perryton or Spearman, Texas service center.
Pass Xcel Energy's security and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading, and fusing practices, including meter sets and connections; hot-line tools; protective devices; fuses; lightning arresters; disconnect switches; breakers; grounding sets; transformers and their connections; and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and remove overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment.
Perform overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission construction, operations, and maintenance work.
Perform distribution work involving energized conductors and equipment, including hot-stick work on energized high-voltage conductors.
Respond to emergency callouts according to the assigned schedule.
Perform duties safely and in compliance with company safety rules.