Job Description

Line Technician - Journey Level Line worker

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

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 $62.87/hour, followed by an increase to $66.01/hour after completion of the probationary period (typically 6 months).

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.

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 tothe 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 $62.87/hr. upon completing probation. Overtime is optional but not typically required.
• Local Work - Our crews work locally in Colorado Springs, supporting our electric system, which 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, and great benefits
• 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:

• 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 the 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:

• 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 exposure to all weather conditions.

Who We Are:

• Check us out on our YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/@SpringsUtilities)
• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

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