Apprentice Lineman - Delta

Delta-Montrose Electric Association ("DMEA") is your local electric cooperative dedicated to meeting the diverse energy needs of families and businesses. We are committed to a brighter future for our members. DMEA supports programs that strengthen local communities, like emerging energy technologies, local renewable energy development, and the deployment of a fiber internet subsidiary, Elevate Internet.

Delta-Montrose Electric Association ("DMEA") is your local electric cooperative dedicated to meeting the diverse energy needs of families and businesses. We are committed to a brighter future for our members. DMEA supports programs that strengthen local communities, like emerging energy technologies, local renewable energy development, and the deployment of a fiber internet subsidiary, Elevate Internet.

DMEA's service territory is in Southwest Colorado, and we serve approximately 37,000 meters and 30,000 members. We provide affordable, reliable, and safe electric service to members living and working in Montrose and Delta counties. We also provide electric service to a small portion of Gunnison County.

The wage for this full-time non-exempt position $44.96 per hour. This position is unionized and requires the candidates to join the applicable union upon hire.

The Apprentice Lineman assists in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. This position is part of a formal apprenticeship program leading to a Journeyman certification. The apprenticeship is governed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee and subject to the Apprenticeship Agreement. The Apprentice Lineman is expected to develop the skills, knowledge, and experience required to advance through the program levels through on-the-job training and coursework.

The position requires frequent daytime travel and on-call response throughout the service territory for construction inspections, installation services, and outage restoration. This position is unionized and requires candidates to be willing to join the applicable union upon hire.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Actively enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited Electric Line Worker program.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn safe and effective linework practices.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in all types of weather conditions.
• Physically capable of performing linework duties, including climbing poles, lifting heavy materials, and working in varying weather conditions.

• Must reside within a 30-minute radius of the cooperative's service area.
• This position is subject to non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call when required.
• Must possess valid First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire.

• Receives on-the-job training from Journeyman Linemen, Line Foremen, and/or other line crew personnel to learn and accomplish the essential functions of the Journeyman Lineman position.
• Learns to perform the essential functions of the Journeyman Lineman position through completing required training as directed by the Joint Apprentice Committee. Apprenticeship performance is evaluated by the Joint Apprentice Committee to ensure timely and satisfactory progress in the program.
• Respond to emergency outages and storm restoration, often working extended hours in adverse conditions.
• Aid in restoration efforts, including…