Apprentice Lineman: Train to Journeyman Lineman

Delta Montrose Electric Association; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Gym membership

EAP

Job summary

Delta Montrose Electric Association in Montrose, CO is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to assist in constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. This position is part of a formal apprenticeship leading to Journeyman certification, with on-the-job training and coursework.

The role requires daytime travel, on-call response, and a willingness to join the union.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Actively enrolled in or a recent graduate from an Electric Line Worker program.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn safe linework practices.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions.
• Physically capable of linework duties including climbing poles and lifting heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform essential Journeyman Lineman functions under supervision.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and repair of distribution and transmission lines.
• Respond to outages and perform restoration work as directed.
• Assist with fiber installation and related tasks as needed.
• Communicate progress and safety concerns with the crew and customers.
• Climb poles and work at heights using safety gear.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electric Line Worker program (enrolled/recent graduate)

Job description

Delta Montrose Electric Association in Montrose, CO is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to assist in constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. This position is part of a formal apprenticeship leading to Journeyman certification, with on-the-job training and coursework.

The role requires daytime travel, on-call response, and a willingness to join the union.