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

About the role

A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Xcel Energy Distribution Department is looking to fill an Apprentice (1st Year - 4th Year) or Journeyman Line Worker position for our Dumas, TX location.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for construction, maintenance and operations of distribution and transmission lines.
• Supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines.

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A) or ability to acquire it within 120 days of start date.
• Must have successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment.
• Must be totally committed to safety, quality work and customer service.
• Must be able and willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs.
• Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift objects up to 90 pounds, pass a physical examination and be able to perform strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions.
• Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required.
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Qualifications: Must have a High School diploma or GED; Must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A) or ability to acquire it within 120 days of start date; Must have successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment; Must be totally committed to safety, quality work and customer service; Must be able and willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs; Must be mentally competent, able to communicate and able to comprehend instructions and build on previous experience; Must exhibit a teamwork attitude and be able to work with others; Must be of adequate physical stature to lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs., climb wood poles up to 100' tall, perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner, use shovels, sledgehammers and 90 lb. jack hammers, work in confined areas; Must pass the federal DOT physical examination.
• Journeyman Qualifications: Must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment; Completion of an approved apprentice line program is required or 5 years of progressive electric lineman experience; Must have a Class A CDL; Must be capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting; Must be available for emergency callouts as per a schedule; Must have effective communication skills (verbal and written); Must be physically fit and able to lift objects up to 90 pounds, pass a physical examination and be able to perform strenuous physical labor under all types of conditions; Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required; A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement 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)

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.93 to $53.16 per hour.

Schedule

Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods.

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