Journeyman Serviceman Plainview, TX

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.

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 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 12000 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 Energys 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 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
• Required to do an on-call rotation once every 4 weeks

Preferred Requirement

Must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders transformer loading and fusing practices. This includes but is not limited to meter sets and their connections the use of hot line tools protective devices fuses lightning arresters disconnect switches breakers grounding sets transformers and their connections and trouble-shooting.

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 .

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.

EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) Employee Rights (PDF)

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.