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

About the role

Xcel Energy Distribution Department is looking to fill an Apprentice (1st Year - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker position for our Seminole, TX 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.

Responsibilities

• Construction, maintenance and operations of distribution and transmission lines
• Supports maintenance and emergency repairs of distribution and transmission lines
• Respond to after hour and weekend call outs
• Travel for extended time periods as needed
• 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

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
• Successfully taken the EEI CAST Assessment
• Totally committed to safety, quality work and customer service
• Able and willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs
• Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods
• Apprentices are required to attend 2nd, 3rd and 4th year apprentice schools
• Mentally competent, able to communicate and able to comprehend instructions and build on previous experience
• Exhibit a teamwork attitude and be able to work with others
• Adequate physical stature to lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
• Climb wood poles up to 100' tall
• Pass the federal DOT physical examination
• Reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, TX Service Center

Journeyman Lineman 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
• Class A CDL
• Capable of performing all aspects of electric distribution overhead, underground, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Available for emergency callouts as per a schedule
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods
• 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
• High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times
• Reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, TX service center
• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment
• Must pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening

Pay

$30.93 to $53.16 per hour

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)

Schedule

Must be available for emergency callouts as per a schedule and respond to after hour and weekend call outs. Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods.