Electric Line Groundworker — Grand Junction or Rifle, CO

Job overview

The Electric Line Groundworker role is onsite in Grand Junction or Rifle, CO, at the Mesa County Operations Center or Rifle Service Center. Starting pay is $38.79–$43.58 per hour. The role supports Xcel Energy’s electric distribution work and its goal of providing reliable, resilient energy to customers. The groundworker helps build and maintain electric distribution circuits by installing and removing overhead and underground conductors, supporting pole and tower work, rigging for crane applications, and operating commercial vehicles and specialized equipment. The work contributes to safe, dependable electricity service across Xcel Energy’s Colorado territories.

What you'll do

• Install and remove overhead and underground conductors
• rig for crane applications
• drive and operate commercial vehicles
• use specialized equipment including ATVs and Snow Cats
• support electric distribution line construction. The posting also notes helicopter use with construction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electric line groundworker

groundman

electric distribution

overhead conductors

underground conductors

line construction

crane rigging

commercial vehicles

class a cdl

grand junction co

rifle co

xcel energy

$38.79–$43.58/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, HSA/FSA options, tuition reimbursement, pension, 401(k), vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick time, and volunteer paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, construction equipment operating experience, and the ability to handle a 90-pound jackhammer. Some out-of-town travel and after-hours callouts, including weekends and evenings, are required. Must live within 40 miles or 40 minutes of the Mesa County Operations Center or Rifle Service Center.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.