Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker - Borger, TX

Xcel Energy•Borger, TX

3d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy Distribution Department is looking to fill an Apprentice (1st Year - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker position for our Borger Service Center location. As an apprentice lineman, you will be taught a very rewarding career in constructing, maintenance, removal, and storm restoration of high voltage distribution and transmission lines. Xcel Energy has a very reputable Department of Labor certified apprentice program that is recognized throughout the United States. The position will be responsible for construction, maintenance, and operations, and will support maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A) or ability to acquire it within 120 days of start date.
Successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment (for Apprentice).
Successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment (for Journeyman).
Completion of an approved apprentice line program or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience (for Journeyman).
Class A CDL (for Journeyman).
Mentally competent, able to communicate and comprehend instructions, and build on previous experience.
Teamwork attitude and ability to work with others.
Physically adequate stature to lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
Able to climb wood poles up to 100' tall.
Able to perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner.
Able to use shovels, sledgehammers, and 90 lb. jack hammers.
Pass the federal DOT physical examination.
Complete all questions in application and upload a resume.
Reside within 20 miles of the Borger, TX Service Center.
High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules.
Pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers.

Responsibilities

Construction, maintenance, and operations.
Supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.
Constructing, maintenance, removal, and storm restoration of high voltage distribution and transmission lines.
Performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Responding to after-hour and weekend call outs.
Attending apprentice schools for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year.
Working in confined areas.
Performing strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions.
Groundwork with utility line crew.