Apprentice Lineman

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is seeking an Apprentice Lineman who wants an exciting work atmosphere and to be a part of a team dedicated to exceptional service. The role offers hands-on training under supervision and a clear pathway through the Association’s Standards of Apprenticeship.

Under supervision, the apprentice will construct underground and overhead lines, maintain the electric system, climb poles, operate heavy equipment, perform switching, read PVREA service maps,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited line worker training school or 2 years of related electric utility experience.
• First aid/CPR certification required within 90 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Construct underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines.
• Maintain underground and overhead distribution and transmission systems.
• Climb poles for insulator changes and transformer installation.
• Operate heavy equipment such as digger trucks and bucket trucks.
• Perform switching procedures with hot sticks/handles to transfer load or isolate line.
• Read PVREA service maps and coordinate changes with Operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Operate heavy equipment

Line construction & maintenance

Reading maps & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Line worker training program

Tools

Pole/clamp operations

Electrical tools

Job description

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is seeking an Apprentice Lineman who wants an exciting work atmosphere and to be a part of a team dedicated to exceptional service.

The Apprentice Lineman, with supervision, performs construction and maintenance of the electric system as directed. A successful Apprentice Lineman will complete and demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and responsibilities in each step of the apprentice training program as defined in the Association’s Standards of Apprenticeship, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility and ownership for safety by assisting in the safety program and in maintaining adherence to accepted safety practices.
• Construct underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines, including digging pole and anchor holes, framing poles, setting poles and anchors, stringing, sagging, installing down guys, connecting conductors, and installing pad mount gear on energized and de-energized lines.
• Maintain the underground and overhead distribution and transmission electric system by replacing damaged equipment such as transformers, breakers, regulators, conductors, insulators, meter loops, poles, and related equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Climb poles to perform job functions such as changing insulators, laying-up wire, and installing transformers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as digger trucks, bucket trucks, and pick-up trucks.
• Perform switching procedures with hot sticks and/or handles to transfer load or isolate line.
• Read and understand PVREA service maps and submit any changes to the Operations department supervisors.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel the acquisition and disposal of materials used for construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited line worker training school or 2 years of related electric utility experience is required.
• First aid/CPR certification required and must be obtained within 90 days of hiring.
• Experience operating mechanical and electrical tools is preferred.

We are proud to offer a competitive wage and benefit package to include:

• Medical, prescription and dental insurance with 100% employer paid premiums
• 401(k) with base and matching contributions/defined benefit pension plan
• Holistic wellness program
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Complete job description available at www.pvrea.com/careers

We are anEqual Opportunity Employer