Apprentice Lineman - Lamar

Southeast Colorado Power•Lamar, CO

1d•$21 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that provides electric service to over 10,500 AMI meters at 55MW peak. The 13,000 square mile service territory covers all or parts of 11 southeast Colorado counties with 5700 energized line miles (14.4kV, 24.9kV, 69kV). SECPA is headquartered in La Junta, Colorado with three satellite locations in Eads, Lamar, and Springfield. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to learn and obey all OSHA regulations and safety rules necessary to perform the job.
Ability to learn and apply CPR and first aid techniques.
Knowledge of RUS specs and material uses.
Capability of operating a boom truck and aerial device.
Understanding of how to operate a two-way radio under established procedure and FCC rules.
Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL) or ability to obtain CDL Class A within sixty days.
Willingness to accept duty calls at any time of the day or night.
Must live within a 60-mile radius to the Lamar office/warehouse in order to respond to trouble calls in a timely manner.
Successfully completing pre-employment screening, which includes background checks and drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Work closely with journeyman linemen, foremen, and/or other line crew personnel to accomplish jobs as assigned.
Assist in constructing, repairing, troubleshooting, patrolling, installing, and maintaining transmission and distribution lines, structures, transformers, meters, and associated equipment.
Learn to perform the essential functions of the Journeyman Lineman position.
Complete required related training as directed by the Apprenticeship Committee.
Progress through the Apprenticeship Program in a satisfactory and timely manner.