Job Description

Location(s): TX - Plainview

Are you fit and ready to work hard at a challenging but rewarding job that doesnt require you to sit behind a desk all day? Do you want to build a long-term career in a stable industry at a company thats committed to treating you with respect, training you well and ensuring your safety? A field or skilled labor job at Xcel Energy could be the opportunity youre looking for.

***NOTE: This position requires an assessment prior to interview consideration. We ask you to please carefully read the instructions below

Xcel Energy is looking for an experienced Distribution Journeyman Lineman Serviceman for the Plainview, TX location!

Summary

The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others and possess a positive attitude and commitment to work safely, provide quality customer service, create satisfaction and to work productively. In this challenging and rewarding position, the successful candidate must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading and fusing practices. The ideal candidate is thoroughly familiar with the safety regulations of the Company and must be well acquainted with the hazards involved in distribution service work. This role will perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission construction, operations and maintenance activities. Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to: installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment. Must be able to climb poles, work on energized conductors and equipment, perform hot stick work on energized high voltage conductors, work in inclement weather, be available for callout work and all other work as outlined in the Journeyman Serviceman position.

Xcel Energy

At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers.

Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.

Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.

Requirements:

* Must successfully score on the Behavioral Assessment & 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 call-outs as per a schedule.
* Must have effective communication skills (verbal and written).
* 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
* Must reside within 20 miles of the Plainview, TX service center.
* Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
* Must pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening

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Steps in Xcel Energys hiring process

1. All qualified candidates will be sent an online assessment via e-mail. Applicants must successfully pass in order to be further considered.
2. Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be contacted to come in for an information session and interview.
3. After attending our information session/interview, our Team Leaders will collaborate to decide which candidates are best qualified and offers will be made.
4. Candidates who accept the employment offer will be required to pass Xcel Energys background check and drug test. This process can take up to two weeks before clearance is issued.
5. After successful passing of the background check and drug test, candidates are ready to start the training class.

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As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting Notes: TX - Plainview || TX - Plainview || United States (US) || Operations || 15500:Plainview Elec Con SPS || Full-Time || Bargaining ||
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $44.30 per hour

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Requisition Number: 22901

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com