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Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker - Clovis, NM

Xcel Energy · Clovis, NM · 3 days ago
Administrative$31.33–$53.85/hrFull-time

About the role

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. The Distribution Department is seeking an Apprentice (1st Year – 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker for the Clovis, NM location. As an apprentice lineman you will be taught a rewarding career in constructing, maintaining, removing and performing storm restoration of high‑voltage distribution and transmission lines. Xcel Energy operates a Department of Labor certified apprentice program recognized throughout the United States.

Position will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations, and supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.

Apprentice Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A) or ability to acquire it within 120 days of start date
  • Successful completion of the EEI CAST Assessment
  • Total commitment to safety, quality work and customer service
  • Willingness to respond to after‑hour and weekend call‑outs
  • Possible travel for extended time periods
  • Attendance at 2nd, 3rd and 4th year apprentice schools required
  • Mental competence, ability to communicate, comprehend instructions and build on previous experience
  • Teamwork attitude and ability to work with others
  • Physical capability to:
    • Lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
    • Climb wood poles up to 100' tall
    • Perform aerial work in a safety belt safely and efficiently
    • Use shovels, sledgehammers and 90 lb. jack hammers
    • Work in confined areas
  • Pass the federal DOT physical examination
  • Complete all application questions and upload a resume
  • Reside within 20 miles of the Clovis, NM Service Center

Journeyman Lineman Qualifications

  • Successful score on the Journeyman Assessment
  • Completion of an approved apprentice line program or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience
  • Class A CDL
  • Capability to perform all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Availability for emergency call‑outs per schedule
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Possible travel for extended time periods
  • Physical fitness to lift objects up to 90 pounds, pass a physical examination, and perform strenuous physical labor under all conditions
  • Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew
  • High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules at all times
  • Reside within 20 miles of the Clovis, NM service center
  • Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment
  • Pass Xcel Energy security and drug screening

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $31.33 to $53.85 per hour.

Benefits

  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Long‑term disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee recognition program
  • Pension
  • 401(k) plan
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans at any time.

Deadline to apply: 11/05/26

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