Journey Line Specialist- Fort Carson

Colorado Springs Utilities•Fort Carson, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Journey Line Specialist at the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado Springs, you will help make decisions for your line crew and support the safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system and transformer-fed streetlights. You will help advance Fort Carson’s operations and maintenance practices toward industry best practices, drawing on strategic thinking, problem-solving, relationships, and leadership skills. The role supports construction, operations, and maintenance of Fort Carson’s electric distribution system, including existing substations and the distribution system up to and including switchgear, transformers, and transformer-fed streetlights. Under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement, Colorado Springs Utilities is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Fort Carson’s electric, gas, water, and wastewater infrastructure; this position supports the electric portion of that work. You will be part of an electric crew responsible for new developments, commercial construction, outage response, and construction oversight in overhead and underground applications. The position works onsite at Fort Carson daily and may be called to assist Colorado Springs Utilities’ electric transmission and distribution construction crews during emergencies and storm events. It requires regular interaction with internal and external customers and effective management of resources, equipment, and personnel. Work must comply with Colorado Springs Utilities Safety Rules and Construction Standards. The starting pay rate is $66.01, with an adjustment to $69.31 after successful completion of the six-month probationary period. Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs is available.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a journey line technician.
Completion of a Line Technician Apprenticeship program.
A valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical system principles, voltage requirements, equipment, installation, and maintenance.
Skill in installing and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission systems.

Responsibilities

Support construction, maintenance, and installation or removal of primary and secondary underground and overhead power lines and equipment.
Ensure work quality and compliance with standard operating policies, safety regulations, and work procedures.
Set up and receive clearances and hotline holds required to perform work; set up and execute outages, hotline holds, and clearances.
Review technical documents and designs for accuracy.
Ensure major projects are built to transmission and distribution specifications.
Help transition Fort Carson’s operations and maintenance practices to industry best practices.
Lead the crew in the Foreman’s absence, including decision-making, meetings, vacation coverage, and standby coverage.
Assist the Foreman with job planning and provide feedback regarding performance.
Provide a second review of safe work practices.
Work alongside apprentices and less experienced Line Technicians to support safe work practices and provide training as needed.
Communicate tactical work plans to the crew.
Ensure materials and crew equipment are ready for job execution.
Support construction, operations, and maintenance of Fort Carson’s electric distribution system and transformer-fed streetlights.
Assist with construction and maintenance of new developments, commercial construction, outage response, and construction crew oversight in overhead and underground applications.
Manage resources, equipment, and personnel and support completion, performance, and review of electric work.
Maintain compliance with Colorado Springs Utilities Safety Rules and Construction Standards.

Benefits

Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.
Vacation starting at 13 days annually and increasing to 24 days with tenure.
Three personal leave days per year.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
Twelve sick leave days per year for personal or family health needs.
Option to purchase up to 40 additional vacation hours annually.
Three medical plan options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account eligibility.
Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost through Zero Health.
Two dental plans and one vision plan.
Family-building support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
Voluntary wellness program with the opportunity for eligible employees and spouses to earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions through healthy activities.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Health Savings Account available with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Colorado PERA pension plan.
Supplemental retirement plans, including PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans.
Short- and long-term disability insurance available.
Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental plans.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance support.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a qualifying employer.