Electrician Apprentice 1st-4th Year or Journey Worker - Borger, TX

Southwestern Public Service Co

Job Location:

Borger, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 51

Posted on: 11-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Job Description

We are looking for one (1) Substation Electrician Apprentice 1st-4th Year or Journey Worker to join our team in Borger TX! This position will participate in and complete our four-year electrician apprenticeship program and will learn and be responsible for construction and maintenance on electrical substations for Xcel this position you must be able to communicate well and able to comprehend instructions and build on previous experience. A good team-work attitude and ability to work well with others is a must.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending upon experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Successful applicant must have High School diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:
Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to attend company provided CDL training within 120 days of start
Must have passed the Edison Electric Institutes Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST).
Must be willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs.
Must be willing to travel extensively for extended periods of time.
Must be of adequate physical stature to:
Lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner.
Use shovels sledgehammers 90 lb. jackhammers and an assortment of hand tools.
Work in confined spaces.
Must pass the federal D.O.T. physical examination.
Must be totally committed to safety quality of work and customer service.
Must reside within 30 miles of the Borger TX Xcel Energy Service Center.
Journeyman must take an Xcel Energy written & practical journeyman test in order to be considered for a Journeyman role.

Preferred Qualifications

Utility Experience
Construction Cement Commerical or Residential Electrician experience
Heavy Machinery experience
Electrical troubleshooting experience

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at .

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.03 to $51.61 per hour

This position is eligible for the following 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.

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 09/16/25

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Job Description

This position may be filled at a higher level depending upon experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Successful applicant must have High School diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:
Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to attend company provided CDL training within 120 days of start
Must have passed the Edison Electric Institutes Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST).
Must be willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs.
Must be willing to travel extensively for extended periods of time.
Must be of adequate physical stature to:
Lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner.
Use shovels sledgehammers 90 lb. jackhammers and an assortment of hand tools.
Work in confined spaces.
Must pass the federal D.O.T. physical examination.
Must be totally committed to safety quality of work and customer service.
Must reside within 30 miles of the Borger TX Xcel Energy Service Center.
Journeyman must take an Xcel Energy written & practical journeyman test in order to be considered for a Journeyman role.