CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Dental Insurance, Electrical Engineering, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, Legal, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, On Call, Physical Demands, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Truck Driver, Vision Plan
Journey Line Specialist (Cable Technician)
This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.
The starting pay rate for this job is $66.01 followed by an increase to $69.31 after probation.
If you''''ve completed a line apprenticeship program and have at least two years of journey-level line experience, come join our team as a Journey Line Specialist (Cable Technician)! Our Cable Technicians are responsible for the operational needs and maintenance of our electric distribution system that serves over 500,000 customers across Colorado Springs. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to working in adverse work and weather conditions and subject to working overtime and on an on-call rotation with a 60-minute site response time.
What Else Will You be Doing?
- Responding to underground outages to assist in power service restoration
- Setting up clearances and hotline holds for emergency power restoration
- Assisting in the construction, maintenance, and removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment
- Ensuring quality of work performed in compliance with standard operating policies
- Performing clean-up and safe handling of hazardous waste from system equipment
- Performing distribution and transmission switching to accommodate repairs and clearances
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and work procedures
- Reviewing technical documents and designs for accuracy
Who You Are
- Completion of a line apprenticeship program
- Minimum of two years of journey-level line experience
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver''''s license and a Class A Commercial Driver''''s License (CDL)
- Knowledge of electrical systems principles, voltage requirements, equipment, installation, and maintenance
- Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and written instructions
- Knowledge of metering principles and practices
- Experience with installing and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission systems
- Ability and commitment to execute work in a safe manner
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.
Our Commitment to Our Employees
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.
Time Off to Recharge
- 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
Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
- 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 (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
C
Colorado Springs Utilities