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Lineman - Sterling, CO

Xcel Energy

Sterling, CO 80751

$63.95/hr

~ 46 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL driver's license including a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
All applicants must have completed a qualified apprenticeship program and possess a Journeyman Lineman certification.
Must be willing to live within 40 minutes/40 miles of the Sterling Service Center.
Must have a well-rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeder circuits, transformer loading and connections, and fusing practices.
Should have experience with electric meter sets and their connections.
Must have knowledge and experience in the use of hot line tools, protective devices, fuses, lightning arresters, disconnect switches, breakers, grounding sets, transformers and their connections.
Must be experienced in operation of Line Construction and Maintenance vehicles including, but not limited to, forklifts, digger-derricks, platform digger units, wire and rope tensioning units, and other similar equipment.
Must demonstrate a knowledge and experience in electric Distribution system troubleshooting.
Must be thoroughly familiar with the Safety Rules and regulations of the Company and must be well acquainted with the hazards involved in electric Distribution field service work.
Must be familiar with use of rubber gloves, sleeves, line hose, switching procedures, as well as in the use of PPE in accordance with Company and OSHA requirements.
The successful candidate must have the physical ability, endurance, and desire to perform potentially strenuous outdoor work, at all times of the day and night, and under various weather conditions.
The successful applicant will be expected to respond to emergency callouts after normal work hours and on weekends.
The successful candidate must live within 40 minutes/40 miles of the Sterling Service Center.
The successful candidate must be able to perform safe, proficient, and effective pole-climbing.
For External and Non-Xcel Energy Journeyman candidates, verification of Journeyman Lineman qualifications and knowledge will include written testing and/or practical skills evaluation during the application process.
Assessment information: complete online assessment within 72 hours after invitation; pass Xcel Energy Journeyman Lineman test on site if selected for next step.