Apprentice (1st Year - 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 required
- Attend 2nd, 3rd and 4th year apprentice schools (apprentices only)
- 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
- Could possibly require travel for extended time periods
- 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
- Perform aerial work in a safety belt
- Pass the federal DOT physical examination
- Complete all questions in application and upload a resume for consideration
- Reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, TX Service Center
Journeyman Lineman Qualifications
- Successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment
- Completion of an approved apprentice line program 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)
- 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 required at all times
- Reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, TX service center
- Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment
- 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)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
Schedule
Position could possibly require travel for extended time periods. Must be available for emergency callouts as per a schedule. Apprentices are required to attend 2nd, 3rd and 4th year apprentice schools.