Apprentice Lineman — Build the Grid, Great Benefits

Poudre Valley REA; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription and dental保险

401(k) with base and matching

Holistic wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association in Fort Collins is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to join a team focused on exceptional service. Under supervision, you will learn construction and maintenance of the electric system, completing skills in the Association’s apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining transmission and distribution lines, operating heavy trucks, performing switching, and coordinating material logistics.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and either completion of an accredited line worker training program or relevant utility experience.
• First aid/CPR certification required within 90 days of hiring.
• Experience operating mechanical and electrical tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility and ownership for safety by supporting the safety program and adhering to safety practices.
• Construct underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines, including digging pole holes, framing and setting poles, stringing, sagging, installing equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Maintain the underground and overhead distribution and transmission system by replacing damaged equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Climb poles to perform tasks such as changing insulators and installing transformers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as digger, bucket, and pickup trucks.
• Perform switching procedures with hot sticks/handles to transfer load or isolate lines.
• Read PVREA service maps and submit changes to Operations supervisors.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel the acquisition and disposal of materials for construction and maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Line worker training school or 2 years related electric utility experience

Job description

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association in Fort Collins is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to join a team focused on exceptional service. Under supervision, you will learn construction and maintenance of the electric system, completing skills in the Association’s apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining transmission and distribution lines, operating heavy trucks, performing switching, and coordinating material logistics.