Journey Electric Line Technician

Journey Electric Line Technician

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

Join our team as a Journey Electric Line Technician, where you will find more than just a job; it's an opportunity to lay down roots in a top-rated city to live while providing hometown service to a thriving community. You''''ll have an opportunity to leverage your knowledge and skills to install and maintain our overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems, ensuring safe and reliable electric utilities for 500,000+ customers across the Pikes Peak region.

Please note that the starting pay rate for this position is set at $62.87/hr. followed by an increase to $66.01/hr. after completing probation (typically six months).

What Will You be Doing?

• 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

This position requires providing emergency response after hours to restore power and repair infrastructure as needed. You will also be subject to working in adverse work and weather conditions, as well as overtime and standby hours as needed.

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, and job security
• Safety and Reliability - We don''''t just talk about safety - we live it through being a Diamond Designation recipient from APPA for safety, reliability, workforce development, and system improvements

Education, Experience, and What Else to Know:

• It is a requirement that qualified candidates will have completed a certified Line Technician apprenticeship program

• Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in both overhead AND underground distribution

• If you move forward to interview, there will be a climbing and overhead/underground practical test as part of the interview process

• A valid CDL Class A and a valid, unrestricted driver's license are required

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of Heavy Work.
• Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.

Who We Are:

Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desired place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).

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 don''''t 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 to Recharge

• Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave -3 days per year
• Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you''''re enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness