Journey Line Specialist- Fort Carson
Colorado Springs Utilities
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Job summary
Colorado Springs Utilities seeks a Journey Line Specialist at Fort Carson to lead line crews and ensure safe, reliable operation of electric distribution and streetlights. The role supports construction, maintenance, and installation of overhead and underground lines, coordinating outages and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
The position emphasizes leadership, training, and adherence to Fort Carson and IGSA guidelines, with relocation assistance available.
Qualifications
- Two years of experience as a journey line technician.
- Completion of a Line Technician Apprenticeship program.
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license and Class A CDL required.
- Knowledge of electrical system principles, voltage, equipment, installation, and maintenance.
- Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and written instructions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the crew in the Foreman’s absence and assist in job planning.
- Provide second review for safe work practices.
- Train Line Tech Apprentices or less experienced technicians.
- Set up outages, hotline holds, clearances, and required work.
- Ensure material readiness and crew equipment for job execution.
- Oversee construction and maintenance of overhead/underground lines.
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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft
Pay Range $66.01 to $69.31
Location Fort Carson, CO
Date First Posted 10/20/26
Applications are being accepted through: 10/27/26
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
******This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.
Please note that the starting pay rate for this position is $66.01, followed by a pay adjustment to $69.31 after successfully completing probation (six months).
As a Journey Line Specialist at the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado Springs, you will help make decisions for your line crew and continue to elevate Fort Carson to industry best practices. By leveraging relationships, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and using your leadership skills, you will ensure the success of your crew as they work to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system and transformer-fed streetlights on Fort Carson.
Supporting the construction, maintenance, and installation/removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment. Primary & Secondary
Ensuring quality of work performed in compliance with standard operating policies
Setting up & receiving clearances and hotline holds to perform required work
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and work procedures
Reviewing technical documents and designs for accuracy
Ensuring major projects are being built to our transmission and distribution specifications
Helping transition Fort Carson's current operations and maintenance practices to industry best practices
In addition, you will:
Lead your crew in the Foreman’s absence (e.g., decision‑making, meetings, vacation, standby) and assist the Foreman with job planning as well as provide feedback to the Foreman regarding performance
Provide support as a second review for safe work practices
Work side‑by‑side with Line Tech Apprentices or less experienced Line Technicians to help ensure safe work practices and provide training as needed
Assist the foreman with job planning
Communicate tactical work plans to your crew
Set up and execute outages, hotline holds, clearances, etc.
Ensure material is ready and the crew’s equipment is ready for job execution
Minimum of two years of experience as a journey line technician
Completion of a Line Technician Apprenticeship program
Possession of both a valid, unrestricted driver's license and a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required
Knowledge of electrical system principles, voltage requirements, equipment, installation, and maintenance is valued
Skilled in installing and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission systems
Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and written instructions
The lead line technician will help lead the team to perform and assist in the activities related to the construction, operations, and maintenance of the Fort Carson electric distribution system and transformer‑fed streetlights.
Under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA), Colorado Springs Utilities will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Fort Carson’s electric gas, water and wastewater infrastructure. Pursuant to the IGSA, this position will support operations and maintenance of Fort Carson’s existing electric substations, and distribution system up to and including switch gear, transformers, and streetlights fed from transformers by utilities best practices.
This position will be part of an electric crew that is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of new developments, commercial construction, outage response, and providing construction crew oversight in both overhead and underground applications at Fort Carson under the IGSA. You will work onsite at Fort Carson daily but may be called to assist Colorado Springs Utilities’ electric transmission and distribution system construction crews during emergencies and storm events.
Within this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for a wide variety of technical duties and will ensure that all activities adhere to Colorado Springs Utilities Safety Rules and Construction Standards. Additionally, the position requires regular interaction with numerous internal and external customers as well as proficient management resources, equipment, and personnel to ensure successful completion, performance, and review of the electric work.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess for Heavy Work.
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High‑Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self‑care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (F
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