Journeyman Lineman - Greeley, CO

About the Role

The role involves performing lineman duties on both overhead and underground electric distribution systems, including safe pole‑climbing, equipment handling, and responding to emergencies at any time of day or night under varied weather conditions. • Perform overhead and underground electric distribution work, including pole climbing and line construction. • Respond to emergency callouts after normal hours and on weekends. • Maintain safe operations using hot line tools, protective devices, and PPE per OSHA standards. • Operate line construction and maintenance vehicles such as forklifts, digger‑derricks, and wire tensioning units. • Troubleshoot and repair primary feeder circuits, transformer connections, and electric meter sets. • Participate in an online assessment and on‑site Journeyman Lineman test as part of the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pole climbing
• ▸line construction
• ▸emergency response
• ▸hot line
• ▸vehicle operation
• ▸circuit repair

What You Bring

Candidates must possess the physical stamina for strenuous outdoor work, be prepared to answer emergency callouts after normal hours and weekends, reside within 40 minutes (approximately 40 miles) of the Greeley Operations Center, and demonstrate self‑motivation, teamwork, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to safety. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class A CDL with a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, completion of a qualified apprenticeship, and a Journeyman Lineman certification. Applicants must also have solid knowledge of distribution feeder circuits, transformer loading, fusing practices, electric meter connections, hot‑line tools, protective devices, and be experienced in operating line‑construction vehicles and troubleshooting distribution systems while adhering to OSHA‑required PPE and safety rules. • Hold a valid Class A CDL with Medical Examiner’s Certificate and a Journeyman Lineman certification. • Complete a qualified apprenticeship program and possess knowledge of fusing practices and lightning arresters. • Live within 40 minutes (40 miles) of the Greeley Operations Center.

Requirements

• ▸class a cdl
• ▸journeyman lineman
• ▸apprenticeship
• ▸fusing practices
• ▸hot‑line tools
• ▸osha safety

Benefits

Xcel Energy is hiring one or more Journeyman Linemen for its Greeley, CO operations, offering a starting wage of $63.95 per hour and opportunities for learning and growth within a leading electricity and natural gas provider that serves millions of customers across eight states. The hiring process features an online assessment to be completed within 72 hours of invitation, a review period of a few weeks, the possibility of retaking the assessment after six months if needed, and an on‑site Journeyman Lineman test for selected candidates. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health‑care reimbursement, HSA/FSA options, long‑term disability, employee assistance, fitness center reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition, pension, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick time, and volunteer paid time off. • Receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, retirement plans, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and fitness reimbursement.

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

-create a profile and apply for the position. -complete an online assessment within 72 hours if invited. -wait for assessment results; selected candidates are notified for interview. -if selected, pass the on‑site xcel energy journeyman lineman test.