Substation Electrician Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) Or Journeyman - Amarillo, TX, or Texas Panhandle Region
About The Position
Xcel Energy / Southwest Public Service (SPS) is seeking a Substation Electrician Apprentice (1st–4th Year) or Journeyman for Amarillo or the Texas Panhandle region. Apprentices participate in and complete a four-year electrician apprenticeship program; Journeymen are exempt from the apprenticeship. The role involves learning and performing construction and maintenance work on electrical substations. Employees must communicate well, understand instructions, build on prior experience, and work effectively with others. The position may be filled at the Journeyman level depending on experience and qualifications. Employees must live within 30 miles of the Xcel Energy Service Center where they are based. Extensive travel and response to after-hours and weekend callouts are required. The work includes physically demanding tasks and requires passing a federal D.O.T. physical examination.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to attend company-provided CDL training within 120 days of the start date.
- Passing score on the Edison Electric Institute's Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST).
- Willingness to respond to after-hours and weekend callouts.
- Willingness to travel extensively for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds.
- Ability to perform aerial work in a safety belt safely and efficiently.
- Ability to use shovels, sledgehammers, 90-pound jackhammers, and assorted hand tools.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to pass the federal D.O.T. physical examination.
- Commitment to safety, quality of work, and customer service.
- Ability to communicate well, comprehend instructions, build on prior experience, and work well with others.
- Must reside within 30 miles of the Xcel Energy Service Center where based.
Nice To Haves
- Utility industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and complete the four-year electrician apprenticeship program, unless hired as a Journeyman.
- Perform construction and maintenance work on electrical substations.
- Respond to after-hours and weekend callouts.
- Travel extensively for extended periods.
Benefits
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Health care flexible spending account
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Sick time
- Volunteer paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
