Join Colorado Springs Utilities as a skilled technician in our Substation Operations group as a Journey-level Substation Technician. In this job, your experience and expertise will play a critical role in the construction, maintenance, and safe operations of low to high-voltage substation equipment. This includes troubleshooting equipment and diagnosing malfunctions of electric, electromechanical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic oil, and gas components of the substation and customer equipment. You will also play an important role in training and educating apprentices on our team.
*Starting pay rate for a Substation Technician is $62.87/hr. Your pay rate will increase to $66.01/hr upon successfully completing probation (typically 6 months).
*This position is eligible for relocation assistance
Key Areas of Focus:
Who you are…To qualify as a journey-level substation technician you will have completed a five-year substation apprenticeship or equivalent formal training program and offer one or more years of demonstrated experience working at the journey level.
In lieu of a formal training program, we will consider applicants who bring 5+ years of specialized experience leading inspections, testing, maintenance, and operations activities for substation electrical equipment.
Additionally, please note the following certification and licensing requirements:
You will be responsible for participating in an on-call rotation, and performing duties during emergency call-outs; which may include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium 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.
- Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.
Who We are...Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned enterprise with a 100 year reputation of excellence. As a pioneer in providing four utility services (electric, gas, water, and wastewater) in one enterprise, we cultivate a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. With our dedication to the place we call home, we provide critical services to our community. Maybe that's one reason we are often rated a top city in the nation to live, work and play! Colorado Springs offers something for everyone; come breathe the fresh, clean air of the Rocky Mountains!
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
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Financial & Retirement Security
Additional Support
Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community-owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For 100 years, we have provided safe, reliable and competitively priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services. We care about our community's well-being, support local business and have an interest in all things that help make Colorado Springs a great place to live, work and play.
