Apprentice Lineman

Poudre Valley REA; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association seeks an Apprentice Lineman to join a team focused on safe, reliable electric service. The role involves constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution lines under supervision, following the Association’s apprentice standards.

You will gain hands-on experience across the entire line work spectrum while advancing through the training program. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited line worker

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility for safety and participate in the safety program.
• 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 electric system by replacing transformers, breakers, regulators, conductors, insulators, meter loops, poles, and related equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Climb poles to perform functions like changing insulators, laying-up wire, and installing transformers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as digger trucks, bucket trucks, and pickup trucks.
• Perform switching procedures with hot sticks or handles to transfer load or isolate line.
• Read PVREA service maps and submit changes to Operations department supervisors.
• Coordinate with warehouse for materials used in construction, operation, and maintenance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; line worker training

Tools

Mechanical tools

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer