Journey Electric Line Specialist (Fort Carson)

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.

Please note that the starting pay rate for this position is $63.90 followed by a pay adjustment to $67.10 after successfully completing probation (six months).

As a Journey Electric Line Specialist at the Fort Carson military installation, you will help make decisions for your line crew and elevate Fort Carson to industry best practices. By leveraging relationships, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and using your leadership skills, you will ensure the success of your crew as they work to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system and transformer-fed street lights on Fort Carson.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Supporting the construction, maintenance, and installation/removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment. Primary & Secondary
• Ensuring quality of work performed in compliance with standard operating policies
• Setting up & receiving clearances and hotline holds to perform required work
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and work procedures
• Reviewing technical documents and designs for accuracy
• Ensuring major projects are being built to our transmission and distribution specifications
• Helping transition Fort Carson's current operations and maintenance practices to industry best practices
  • In addition, you will:
    • Lead your crew in the Foreman’s absence (e.g., decision-making, meetings, vacation, standby) and assist the Foreman with job planning as well as provide feedback to the Foreman regarding performance
    • Provide support as a second review for safe work practices
    • Work side-by-side with Line Tech Apprentices or less experienced Line Technicians to help ensure safe work practices and provide training as needed
    • Communicate tactical work plans to your crew
    • Set up and execute outages, hotline holds, clearances, etc.
    • Ensure material is ready and the crew’s equipment is ready for job execution

What does it take to be successful?

• Demonstrated experience as a journey electric lineman
• Completion of a Line Technician Apprenticeship program
• Possession of both a valid, unrestricted driver's license and a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required
• Knowledge of electrical system principles, voltage requirements, equipment, installation, and maintenance is valued
• Skilled in installing and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission systems
• Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and written instructions

What you can expect working at Fort Carson:

• The lead line technician will help lead the team to perform and assist in the activities related to the construction, operations, and maintenance of the Fort Carson electric distribution system and transformer-fed streetlights.
• Under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA), Colorado Springs Utilities will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Fort Carson’s electric gas, and water infrastructure. Pursuant to the IGSA, this position will support operations and maintenance of Fort Carson’s existing electric substations, and distribution system up to and including switch gear, transformers, and streetlights fed from transformers by utilities best practices.
• This position will be part of an electric crew that is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of new developments, commercial construction, outage response, and providing construction crew oversight in both overhead and underground applications at Fort Carson under the IGSA. You will work onsite at Fort Carson daily but may be called to assist Colorado Springs Utilities’ electric transmission and distribution system construction crews during emergencies and storm events. 
• Within this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for a wide variety of technical duties and will ensure that all activities adhere to Colorado Springs Utilities Safety Rules and Construction Standards. Additionally, the position requires regular interaction with numerous internal and external customers as well as, proficient management resources, equipment, and personnel to ensure the successful completion, performance, and review of the electric work.

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 do not 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 – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program