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 located in the Pikes Peak region.
This job is eligible for relocation assistance
Why join our team?
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Competitive Pay - Journey Line Technicians receive $56.82/hr upon completing probation. Overtime is optional, but not typically required.
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Local Work - Our crews work locally in Colorado Springs supporting our electric system that we are the owner/operator of. No overnight travel is required.
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Combination Crews & Diversity in Work - Our construction crews are combination crews that work on transmission, distribution, overhead, underground, electric lines, and electric infrastructure.
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Municipal Utility - Competitive pay, pension plan, job security, great benefits. Take pride in working locally.
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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.
Come see what it's like to live in a top-rated community and be part of a utility committed to its employees, customers, and community!
Live and Work in Colorado Springs! (https://coloradospringschamberedc.com/live-work/)
Key Areas of Focus:
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Installing underground or overhead electrical lines by laying pipe, pulling wire, and setting meters
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Constructing, maintaining, and testing electrical systems and related equipment
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Repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting street light systems, poles, luminaries, and circuits
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Switching or rerouting electrical systems using proper sequencing and connections
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Assuring compliance with safety standards and work practices
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Operating line construction vehicles and equipment including wire-pullers, bucket and boom trucks, and various hand tools
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Preparing materials for line construction and charging materials to appropriate job
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Logging completed work orders and preparing reports
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Assisting in training Line Technician apprentices
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Provide emergency response after hours to restore power and repair infrastructure as needed
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Must be willing to work in adverse work and weather conditions and is subject to overtime and standby hours
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Comply with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury-free workplace
Education and Experience:
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Qualified candidates will have completed a certified Line Technician apprenticeship program
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A valid CDL Class A and a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
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Two or more years of experience working as a journey line technician is preferred
What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you
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With just under 2000 employees and 6 divisions, Colorado Springs Utilities provides horizontal and vertical growth opportunities for our enterprising employees.
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The opportunity to work for a pioneer in providing four utility services in one enterprise with a 100-year reputation for integrity.
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A work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy.
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The stability vital for growth-oriented careers.
Colorado Springs Utilities
121 S Tejon - 5th Floor
Colorado Springs
Colorado United States
www.csu.org
