$64 / hour
Listed on Public Service Company of Colorado’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Xcel Energy seeks an experienced Journeyman Lineman to maintain and repair electrical distribution systems across overhead and underground networks in the Sterling, Colorado area. The role demands physical stamina, emergency response availability, and expertise in high-voltage work, making it suited to seasoned electricians committed to safe field service.
Our summary, not Public Service Company of Colorado’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class A CDL with current Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Completed qualified apprenticeship program with Journeyman Lineman certification
- Live within 40 minutes or 40 miles of Sterling Service Center
- Knowledge of distribution primary feeder circuits, transformer loading and connections, and fusing practices
- Knowledge and experience with hot line tools, protective devices, fuses, lightning arresters, disconnect switches, breakers, grounding sets, and transformers
- Experience operating line construction and maintenance vehicles
- Knowledge of electric distribution system troubleshooting
- Familiarity with company safety rules and OSHA requirements
- Ability to perform pole climbing safely and proficiently
- Physical ability to work strenuous outdoor work in all weather conditions at all hours
- Willingness to respond to emergency callouts after hours and on weekends
Nice to have
- Experience with electric meter sets and their connections