Apprentice Lineman: Launch a Hands-On Electric Career

Poudre Valley REA, Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance (employer

401(k)

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

The Apprentice Lineman, under supervision, performs construction and maintenance of the electric system as directed and completes the skills in the Association’s Standards of Apprenticeship. A successful Apprentice Lineman will progress through required steps of the program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility and ownership for safety by assisting in the safety program.
• Construct underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines and related work.
• Maintain and repair the electric system by replacing damaged equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Climb poles to perform job functions such as changing insulators and installing transformers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as digger trucks, bucket trucks, and pick-up trucks.
• Perform switching procedures with hot sticks to transfer load or isolate line.
• Read and understand PVREA service maps and submit changes to Operations supervisors.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel on materials for construction, operation, and maintenance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited line worker training school or 2 years related electric utility experience

Tools

Mechanical and electrical tools

Job description

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

The Apprentice Lineman, under supervision, performs construction and maintenance of the electric system as directed and completes the skills in the Association’s Standards of Apprenticeship. A successful Apprentice Lineman will progress through required steps of the program.