Electric Line Groundworker - Grand Junction or Rifle

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states:
Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

We anticipate the need for a Groundman 1st Year that will be located at the Mesa County Operations Center or Rifle Service Center in Grand Junction or Rifle, Colorado. As a Groundman you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills to work on electric distribution line circuits including setting and removing poles and towers and installing and removing conductor.

• Installing and removing overhead and underground conductors
• Rigging of all varieties for use with crane applications
• Driving and operation of numerous commercial vehicles
• Helicopter uses with construction
• Using specialized equipment like ATV's and SNOW CAT's
• Other duties as assigned

* Please note that this position will require some out of town travel to different Xcel Energy Colorado territories.

• Accustomed to many varieties of specialized line construction equipment and vehicles
• Computer skills for learning and compliance training
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and the safety of their use
• Understanding how to work with ropes/knots and how to use them
• Understanding and familiarity of DOT regulations

• High school diploma or GED
• Work experience operating construction equipment
• Possess class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have passed or successfully passed the EEI Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test.
• High Commitment to Safety Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must have been in excellent physical condition and be able to handle a 90lb jackhammer
• Highly developed mechanical ability
• Must be able to respond to after-hours call-out, both weekends and evenings
• Must live within 40 miles or 40 minutes of the Mesa County Operations Center or Rifle Service Center

1. If your assessment results and application best meet the qualifications for the position, you will be invited to take the EEI Test via email.
2. Sign up for the test using the link in email invitation.
3. After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email to take the test. You can prepare for the test using the study information sent to you. 4. The test results will be sent via email within 2 weeks of completing the test. 5. The applications of successful candidates will be sent to the hiring leader for review.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count on
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

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