Electric Line Groundworker - Greeley, CO

About the Role

As a Groundman you will work on electric transmission line circuits, setting and removing poles and towers, and installing and removing conductors. The role involves operating a variety of equipment, including cranes, helicopters, ATVs, and snowcats, and may require out‑of‑town travel to other Xcel Energy Colorado territories. • Install and remove overhead and underground conductors • Rig equipment for crane applications • Drive and operate various commercial vehicles • Operate helicopters for construction tasks • Use specialized equipment such as ATVs and snowcats • Operate specialized line construction equipment and vehicles • Use computer skills for training and compliance • Apply hand and power tools safely • Receive email invitation and sign up for EEI test • Confirm registration via email • Prepare using provided study information

Key Responsibilities

• ▸conductor installation
• ▸crane rigging
• ▸helicopter operations
• ▸atv operation
• ▸line construction
• ▸tool use

What You Bring

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? Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more Groundman 1st Year located at the Greeley Service Center in Greeley, Colorado. • Work with ropes and knots proficiently • Understand DOT regulations • High school diploma or GED • Experience operating construction equipment • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) • Pass EEI Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test • High safety commitment and strong communication • Excellent physical condition; handle 90‑lb jackhammer • Mechanical aptitude • Availability for after‑hours call‑outs, weekends, evenings • Reside within 40 mi or 40 min of Greeley Service Center • Complete test; results emailed within 2 weeks • Some out‑of‑town travel to Xcel Energy Colorado territories

Requirements

• ▸cdl
• ▸high school
• ▸construction equipment
• ▸mechanical aptitude
• ▸safety commitment
• ▸dot regulations

Benefits

The anticipated starting base pay for the Groundman position is $37.66 to $42.31 per hour, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Health Care Reimbursement Account, HSA, Limited‑Purpose FSA • Long‑term disability and employee assistance program • Fitness center reimbursement and tuition reimbursement • Pension, 401(k), vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick time, VPTO • Starting base pay $37.66‑$42.31 per hour

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

-if qualified, receive an email invitation to take the eei test -sign up for the test using the link in the invitation email -receive a confirmation email after signing up -prepare for the test using the provided study information -test results are emailed within two weeks of completion -successful candidates' applications are sent to the hiring leader for review