Directional Drilling Apprentice
About The Position
Colorado Springs Utilities Directional Drilling team is seeking a Directional Drilling Apprentice! In this role, you will maintain and operate directional drilling equipment, drilling fluid mixing equipment, vacuum excavation equipment, and assist in barricading and traffic control. You will have the opportunity to become an expert in excavating equipment while working with a team to support the installation of underground electric, gas, and water systems, as well as construction restoration activities. This position is part of a formal apprenticeship program within the Construction and Maintenance Specialist trade. As such, pay for this position will begin at $27.65/hour and will progress throughout the duration of the apprenticeship based on the pay schedule below. Step 1 - $27.65/hr (1st year) Step 2 - $29.03/hr (1st year) Step 3 - $30.41/hr (2nd year) Step 4 - $32.49/hr (2nd year) Journey Level Turnout - $34.56/hr
Requirements
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required
- Relevant and progressively responsible experience in a construction or related environment
- For this position, you WILL WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
- This position requires the successful candidate to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as business needs dictate
- You will be expected to follow safety rules and company standards
- You will be required to complete training that will be evaluated every six (6) months for successful completion
Nice To Haves
- Directional Drilling Vacuum Truck experience and knowledge of basic mechanical and hydraulic principles is valued
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is highly preferred, minimally, the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire is required. Tanker and air brake endorsements are very beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Operating directional drills, hydro-vac excavation equipment, drilling fluid mixing equipment, and Digi-trac locating equipment, and hydraulic & fusing equipment
- Working with electric, gas, and water/wastewater to install new service lines, gas main, and streetlights
- Working with primary and secondary electric lines
- Measuring existing utility lines for crossings, understanding and sketching pothole logs
- Communicating with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public, reading and interpreting maps, and operating two-way radios
- Maintain and operate directional drilling equipment, drilling fluid mixing equipment, vacuum excavation equipment, and assist in barricading and traffic control.
Benefits
- 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 (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
