Job Description
Line Technician Apprenticeship
This position is part of a formal apprenticeship program within the Line Technician trade. As such, pay for this position will begin at $42.91/hour and will progress throughout the duration of the apprenticeship based on the schedule below.
- Step 1 - $42.91/hr (1st year)
- Step 2 - $44.56/hr (1st year)
- Step 3 - $46.21/hr (2nd year)
- Step 4 - $47.86/hr (2nd year)
- Step 5 - $54.46/hr (3rd year)
- Step 6 - $56.11/hr (3rd year)
- Step 7 - $57.76/hr (4th year)
- Step 8 - $59.41/hr (4th year)
- Journey Level Turnout - $66.01/hr
Our Electric Construction and Maintenance group is hiring a Line Technician Apprentice! 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
- 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 a High School Diploma or GED is required - the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires possession of either to participate in a DOL registered apprenticeship program
- 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 any of the following certifications are valued Medical Examination, First Aid, CPR, and/or Flagger
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Exerts in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
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 a 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
