Lineman Apprentice

Overview

Join to apply for the Lineman Apprentice role at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Tri-State may require you to demonstrate that you can perform the essential job functions. You may be required to complete a successful Background Check. Benefits are available through the Operations and Maintenance Agreement.

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The original content lists requirements and qualifications; responsibilities are implied by the apprenticeship and duties described. Specific tasks are not enumerated in the provided text beyond the expectations of the apprenticeship and inspection-related activities.

• Must have a satisfactory work record.
• Must successfully pass the following Tri-State tests:
• Transmission “Lineman Qualification” Test with a 75% or better score.
• Transmission Lineman “Wood Pole and Steel Structure Climbing” Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score.
• Requires an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or certificate of completion from an accredited Line Worker Program, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in electrical transmission maintenance (must include work on transmission structures, aerial conductors/insulating assemblies, and equipment usage such as climbing tools, man lifts, hot sticks, etc.).
• Valid Colorado Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restrictions, to be obtained/maintained within 6 months.
• First Aid and CPR Certification to be obtained/maintained within 6 months of hire and ability to perform First Aid and CPR.
• Willingness to work in and around high voltages common to the electrical utility industry.
• Willingness to accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time.
• Residence within 60 minutes’ response time from regular reporting location.
• Willingness and ability to work extra and irregular hours as needed, and to work under unusual or special conditions (storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc.).
• Knowledge and skill in the safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, and hot line tools.
• Ability to climb steel or wooden structures and work at various heights.
• Willingness to ride in a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft for Line Inspections.

• Internal Bidder - The Transmission Joint Review Board (TJRB) may grant credit towards the term of apprenticeship for prior skills or knowledge; steps are determined by TJRB with documentation submission within 30 days of the start date.
• External Applicant - Management will review education and experience to determine credit/step placement in the apprenticeship program.

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members across four states. Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable power to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West. Founded in 1952, headquartered in Westminster, Colo., with approximately 1,200 employees across five states. We prioritize a mix of coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar, with the Responsible Energy Plan advancing emissions reductions, renewables, and new energy services.

Job Identification: 360

Job Category:
Trades and Skills

Posting Date:

Job Schedule:

Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $40.89-$56.42

Locations: 11236 County Road 213, Durango, CO 81301, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Utilities

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