Line Technician - Journey Level

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

Pay Range $56.01

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 6/28/24

Applications are being accepted until: 7/8/24

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Line Technician - Journey Level

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to the Colorado Springs area

Colorado Springs Utilities offers a 100-year reputation for providing the Pikes Peak Region with electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services. As a municipal utility, our mission is to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities. Our organizational values of Safety, People, Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, serve as our guiding principles and are the foundation of our culture.

Join our team as a Journey Power Line Technician where you will find more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to lay down roots in a top-rated city while providing hometown service to a thriving community. Here you’ll use your knowledge and skills to install and maintain overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems in the Pikes Peak region.

Please note that the starting rate of pay for this position is set at $56.01/hour, followed by an increase to $58.81/hour after completion of the probationary period (typically 6 months).

Key Areas of Focus:

• Installing underground or overhead electrical lines by laying pipe, pulling wire, and setting meters

• Constructing, maintaining, and testing electrical systems and related equipment

• Repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting street light systems, poles, luminaries, and circuits

• Switching or rerouting electrical systems using proper sequencing and connections

• Assuring compliance with safety standards and work practices

• Operating line construction vehicles and equipment including wire-pullers, bucket and boom trucks, and various hand tools

• Preparing materials for line construction and charging materials to appropriate job

• Logging completed work orders and preparing reports

• Assisting in training Line Technician apprentices

• Provide emergency response after hours to restore power and repair infrastructure as needed

• Must be willing to work in adverse work and weather conditions and is subject to overtime and standby hours

• Comply with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury-free workplace

Why join Our team?

• Competitive Pay– Journey Line Technicians receive $58.81/hr. upon completing probation. Overtime is optional, but not typically required.

• Local Work- Our crews work locally in Colorado Springs supporting our electric system that we are the owner/operator of and no overnight travel is required

• Combination Crews & Diversity in Work– Our construction crews are combination crews that work on transmission, distribution, overhead, underground, electric lines, and electric infrastructure

• Municipal Utility- Competitive pay, pension plan, job security, great benefits. Take pride in working locally

• Safety and Reliability- We don't just talk about safety; we live it. We have been recognized with the Diamond Designation from APPA for safety, reliability, workforce development, and system improvements

Education and Experience:

• Qualified candidates who have completed a certified Line Technician apprenticeship program are valued, but this is not a requirement

• A valid CDL Class A and a valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required

• Two or more years of experience working as a journey lineman is preferred

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. Colorado Springs boasts breathtaking scenery, abundant recreation activities, and diverse populations. With the race to meet Colorado’s water supply gap, this is an opportunity to participate in solution-based, innovative actions with one of the largest municipal water providers in the state.

• We are a diverse team of professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service to our community through new and innovative technologies

• With just under 2000 employees and 6 divisions, Colorado Springs Utilities provides horizontal and vertical growth opportunities for our enterprising employees

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

• Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

• Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.30 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network preventive care covered at 100%

• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery

• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans.

• Disability Coverage –Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

• Long-Term Care Insurance – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones

• Life Insurance –Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage are available

ATTENTION :

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas to include those with a STEM OPT extension ). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft