Electric Line Groundworker - Brush, CO

We anticipate the need for a Groundman 1st Year that will be located at the Brush Service Center in Brush, Colorado.

About the role

As a Groundman you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills to work on electric distribution line circuits including setting and removing poles and towers and installing and removing conductor. This position will require some out of town travel to different Xcel Energy Colorado territories.

Responsibilities

• Installing and removing overhead and underground conductors
• Rigging of all varieties for use with crane applications
• Driving and operation of numerous commercial vehicles
• Helicopter uses with construction
• Using specialized equipment like ATV's and SNOW CAT's
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Accustomed to many varieties of specialized line construction equipment and vehicles
• Computer skills for learning and compliance training
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and the safety of their use
• Understanding how to work with ropes/knots and how to use them
• Understanding and familiarity of DOT regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Work experience operating construction equipment
• Possess class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have passed or successfully pass the EEI Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test
• High commitment to safety
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must be in excellent physical condition and be able to handle a 90 lb jackhammer
• Highly developed mechanical ability
• Must be able to respond to afterhours call out, both weekends and evenings
• Must live within 40 miles or 40 minutes of the Brush Service Center

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $37.66 to $42.31 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Leave
• 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.