Electric Line Groundworker - Rifle, CO

Xcel Energy • Rifle, CO • 17h ago

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 you're looking for.

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

Responsibilities :

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

Competencies:

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

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

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Work experience operating construction equipment

Possess class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Must have passed or successfully pass the EEI Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test.

High Commitment to Safety Good communication skills (both written and verbal)

Must be in excellent physical condition and be able to handle a 90 lb jackhammer

Highly developed mechanical ability

Must be able to respond to afterhours call out, both weekends and evenings

Must live within 40 miles or 40 minutes of the Rifle Service Center

? EEI Testing:

If your assessment results and application best meet the qualifications for the position, you will be invited to take the EEI Test via email.

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.?

The test results will be sent via email within 2 weeks of completing the test.

The applications of successful candidates will be sent to the hiring leader for review.

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 you're 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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $37.66 to $42.31 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, 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.

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.

Deadline to Apply: 02/05/26

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