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Journey Lineworker

Status

Open

End Date

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

$
38.10
to
$
58.62
per hour

Category

Location

1655 5th Street Limon, CO 80828
Limon Office

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Job Description

We are looking for a Journey Lineworker to work in our Limon office. The Journey Lineworker will provide reliable electricity to our members by maintaining both overhead and underground systems, performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Constructs underground and overhead electrical lines. This includes digging pole and anchor holes, framing poles, setting poles and anchors, stringing, sagging, and connecting overhead conductor, opening and closing trenches, installing pad mount switchgear and underground conductor, locating underground cables, determining the locations of faults in damaged cables and performing related tasks on both energized and de-energized lines.
  • Maintains substations, underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines and other electrical system components by locating faults and repairing or replacing damaged conductor and replacing damaged transformers, breakers, regulators, insulators, meter loops, poles, switchgear and related equipment on both energized and de-energized lines.
  • Complete all necessary forms and reports required by the Association in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Responsible for materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and vehicle assigned. Must maintain these items in good condition. Report when necessary maintenance or repairs are needed.
  • Understand and be able to follow Association operational procedures, safety manual, and policies.
  • Must have working knowledge of RUS Line Construction Specifications and understand how to apply this to daily tasks.
  • Must keep informed of changes in the art of the trade.
  • May be directed to supervise a crew.
  • Frequently performs various duties related to member service, including reading meters, making service changes, disconnecting and connecting services, patrolling line, testing voltage and other related tasks.
  • Must be trained and be able to demonstrate proficiency in pole top, bucket and confined space rescue to established standards.

Job Related Qualifications

Requirements
  • General knowledge of the electric utility industry, cooperative principles and member service procedures.
  • Must be proficient at operating a computer, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, staking sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic mathematical ability such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions and decimals and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages and ratios.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw solid conclusions.
  • High school graduate or G.E.D.
  • Must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program for Journey Lineman.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial driver license.

Benefits Information

Top Reasons to Work with Us:

  • Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off
  • Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
  • Stable and Growing Company
  • Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
  • Great Company Culture

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, military, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact human resources at (719) 495-2283.