Instructor and QA Specialist - Lineman

Primoris Services Corporation; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

ESPP

Pet Coverage

Legal Assistance

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation's Q3 Contracting division seeks a Lineman Training & Development Instructor to train Apprentices toward Journeyman Lineman status and to perform quality assurance on overhead and underground installations. The position will be based in Commerce City and Dove Valley, Colorado.

You will teach hands-on distribution systems, develop lesson plans, administer tests, and assist in field audits.

Qualifications

• Journeyman lineman certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred or 5 years utility construction experience required.
• Experience and knowledge in overhead and underground distribution construction.

Responsibilities

• Teach, prepare and mentor Apprentices for Journeyman Lineman.
• Hands-on instruction in Overhead and Underground Distribution systems.
• Develop and improve course materials, lesson plans and practical training.
• Administer practical testing and examinations.
• Responsible for field audit functions and on-the-job evaluations.
• Assist in training functions as directed by Corporate.
• Investigate non-conformance and determine root cause.
• Provide input to management on QA program effectiveness.

Skills

Lineman training

Electrical distribution

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office basics

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Field auditing

Education

Journeyman lineman certificate

High School Diploma + 5 years utility construction

Bachelor’s degree in business or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

We are currently seeking a Lineman Training & Development Instructor for our electrical distribution division. In addition to instructing, this position will also serve as a quality assurance specialist to our overhead and underground installations. A strong background in electrical distribution is required, as well as the ability to lead others effectively and efficiently. This position will be based out of our Commerce City and Dove Valley offices in Colorado.

Anticipated start date : November 2026 – please apply with your earliest available start date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach, prepare and mentor Apprentices for careers as Journeyman Lineman
• Hands-on instruction in Overhead and Underground Distribution systems
• Develop and improve course materials, lesson plans and practical training
• Administer practical testing and examinations
• Responsible for performing field audit functions and on the job evaluations
• Assists in training functions as directed by Corporate.
• Investigates instances of non-conformance and facilitates the determination of the root cause.
• Provides input to management and assists in the evaluation and effectiveness of the quality assurance program on overhead and underground installations.
• Assist in developing performance objectives and standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Journeyman lineman certificate is highly preferred.
• Other combinations of education and industry experience will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related preferred or High School Diploma with five years previous utility construction experience required.
• Experience and knowledge in overhead and underground distribution construction and best work practices.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for input and output of data.
• Knowledge of computers and Windows based software, or the ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to identify and suggestion resolution of problems in a timely manner
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Treat people with respect and uphold the organizational values.
• Follow policies and procedures and complete tasks correctly and timely.
• Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines.
• Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Solid communication skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, supervisors/foremen, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• An understanding of utility distribution.
• The ability to provide timely, accurate and professional documentation.
• Effectively provide guidance, maturity and foster positive attitudes about the job and the company.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all types of people.
• A demonstrated willingness to work hard and at times physically demanding work in the elements.
• Some of the physical demands are:
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a daily and continual basis.
  • Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually.
  • Lifting, placing of materials, standing, walking – particularly on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously.
  • Close vision is required for some functions and distance, and peripheral vision is required for safety.

Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits:

Q3 Contracting provides competitive market pay, with a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• $120,000 - $160,000/ year, depending on experience
• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• State of the art office spaces and warehouse
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day‑one
• Company-paid Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Coverage “For our Furry Friends”
• Legal Assistance Coverage

Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

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Company Overview:

Primoris Gas Operations, which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time, we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day‑one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage “For our Furry Friends”
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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