Lineman - Sterling, CO

Xcel Energy•Sterling, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring one or more Journeyman Linemen to perform work involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems. The role is based in Sterling, Colorado, and requires living within 40 minutes or 40 miles of the Sterling Service Center. The starting pay is $63.95 per hour. The position involves strenuous outdoor work at any time of day or night and in varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to climb poles safely and proficiently, respond to emergency callouts after normal working hours and on weekends, and perform distribution field service work 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 advance may also be required to pass an on-site Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be invited to complete an online assessment within 72 hours. Assessment and application reviews may take a couple of weeks. Candidates who do not pass the assessment may retake it after six months.

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.
Must live within 40 minutes or 40 miles of the Sterling Service 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 their connections.
Experience operating line construction and maintenance vehicles, including forklifts, digger-derricks, platform digger units, and wire and rope tensioning units or similar equipment.
Knowledge and experience in electric distribution system troubleshooting.
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 personal protective equipment requirements under company rules and OSHA requirements.
Physical ability, endurance, and willingness to perform potentially strenuous outdoor work at all times of day and night and in various weather conditions.
Ability to perform safe, proficient, and effective pole climbing.
Willingness to respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends.
Self-motivation, ability to work well with others, a positive attitude, and commitment to safe and productive work.
External and non-Xcel Energy journeyman candidates must complete written testing and/or a practical skills evaluation; candidates advancing in the selection process must pass the Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test.

Responsibilities

Perform lineman duties involving overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
Respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends.
Troubleshoot electric distribution systems.
Operate line construction and maintenance vehicles and related equipment.
Perform distribution field service work safely and productively.