Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Department of Labor-certified Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship is a four-year paid training program (a combination of classroom and on-the-job training) that prepares you for a career as a Journey-level Gas Pipefitter! Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and prepared to safely perform construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of utility gas service lines and mains. As this position is part of a formal Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship, the pay rate begins at $31.76 and will progress throughout the duration of the apprenticeship based on the pay schedule below (subject to change): Step 1 - $31.76/hr. (1st year) Step 2 - $33.08/hr. (1st year) Step 3 - $34.85/hr. (2nd year) Step 4 - $36.61/hr. (2nd year) Step 5 - $40.14/hr. (3rd year) Step 6 - $41.02/hr. (3rd year) Step 7 - $41.90/hr. (4th year) Step 8 - $42.79/hr. (4th year) Journey Level Turnout - $44.11/hr.

Requirements

Experience in a skilled trade or skilled labor capacity is valued - this could be completion of or participation in a previous apprenticeship, construction, manual labor, etc.
Possession of a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License is required - this position requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required - the U.S. Department of Labor requires possession of either to participate in a registered apprenticeship program
Successful candidates will be self-directed and motivated to advance through the program by obtaining required knowledge, on-the-job training, scheduling evaluations, and passing written testing requirements

Responsibilities

Assisting in installing gas mains and service lines, repairs, and maintenance
Using hand-operated electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools to assist with the construction and maintenance projects
Connecting and inspecting gas mains and service lines
Operating gas construction excavation equipment
Responding to emergencies and assisting with gas mains and service line repairs

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