Journey Electric Line Technician

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.

The starting pay rate for this job is $60.86 followed by an adjustment to $63.90 after completing probation (typically, six months).

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.

What Else 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 $63.90/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 is required
• Two or more years of experience working as a journey level lineman is preferred

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.
• 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.

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: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
• 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