Line Technician Apprentice

Line Technician Apprentice

This position is part of a formal apprenticeship program within the Line Technician trade. As such, pay for this position will begin at $41.54/hour and will progress throughout the duration of the apprenticeship based on the schedule below.

• Step 1 - $41.54/hr (1^st year)
• Step 2 - $43.13/hr (1^st year)
• Step 3 - $44.73/hr (2^nd year)
• Step 4 - $46.33/hr (2^nd year)
• Step 5 - $52.72/hr (3^rd year)
• Step 6 - $54.32/hr (3^rd year)
• Step 7 - $55.91/hr (4^th year)
• Step 8 - $57.51/hr (4^th year)
• Journey Level Turnout - $63.90/hr

Our Electric Construction and Maintenance group is hiring two (2) Line Technician Apprentices! This challenging and rewarding career is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of high voltage overhead and underground electric lines. You will be responsible for performing skilled activities in the installation, maintenance, switching, and removal of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and residential and arterial street lighting systems. During the apprenticeship program, you will develop a working knowledge of line equipment, apparatus, and wiring, as well as install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair overhead and underground electrical lines.

As you progress through this apprenticeship program, you will become proficient in the following:

• 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
• Ensuring 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 the appropriate job
• Logging completed work orders and preparing reports
• Operating equipment including backhoes, thermo scan cameras, trenchers, and hand tools

Please note that working conditions and essential functions of performing this job include:

• Performing work in confined spaces and elevated areas (e.g., bucket and boom trucks)
• Availability to work overtime as necessary
• Subject to after-hours callout

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience in a construction, skilled trade, or manual labor environment is valued
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and practice, industrial electronics, electrical systems, and/or a certificate of completion from a line school is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required
• Possession of any of the following certifications are valued: Medical Examination, First Aid, CPR, and/or Flagger

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 $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• 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 PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• 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 (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• 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 (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary : $5,250