Journeyman Lineman Serviceman - Amarillo, TX

Distribution Journeyman Lineman Serviceman – Amarillo, TX Summary

The person filling this position must be self-motivated, work well with others, possess a positive attitude and commitment to work safely, provide quality customer service, create satisfaction and work productively. The successful candidate must have a well‑rounded knowledge of distribution primary feeders, transformer loading and fusing practices, and be thoroughly familiar with the safety regulations of the Company and the hazards involved in distribution service work.

The role will perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission construction, operations and maintenance activities. Primary responsibilities include installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground distribution conductors and equipment, climbing poles, working on energized conductors and equipment, performing hot stick work on energized high‑voltage conductors, working in inclement weather, and being available for call‑out work and other duties as outlined in the Journeyman Serviceman position.

• Must successfully score on the Journeyman Assessment
• To be considered at the Journeyman level, must possess a Journeyman Lineman Certification that is approved by the Department of Labor.
• 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 Amarillo, TX service center.
• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
• Must pass the Xcel Energy security and drug screening

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 troubleshooting.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $53.16 per hour.

• 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.

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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.

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Final date to receive applications: 07/11/26