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Apprentice DOL Lineman 3rd Step (or above) (UN667)

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

An Apprentice Lineman shall have ambition to become a journeyman lineman and will work and study the apprentice training courses with an end goal of becoming Department of Labor certified. He/she shall pass the examination as required by the internal Black Hills Energy Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) Standards.

Pay Range: $43.82 - $54.42 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Electric Operations Supervisor

Location: Canon City, Colorado

Essential Functions:
•    Required to work safely and follow all safety policies.
•    Must pass all apprenticeship lessons according to JAC apprenticeship and construction standards in order to complete all required duties and responsibilities of a Journeyman Lineman once training is complete.
•    Required to follow the guidance of Journeyman Lineman and Foreman that are Department of Labor certified and are therefore responsible for conducting training.

Additional Responsibilities:
•    Must be able to work outside, in extreme weather and temperature for extended periods of time.
•    This position may also include some travel for specialized training to other Black Hills Energy locations and for mutual aid storm work.
•    Required to work stand-by as an outage first responder.
•    Willing to stay overnight out of town and be available to travel as projects require.
•    Willing to work overtime for after-hours callouts and extended days.
•    Requires the ability to learn and follow all Construction and Operating Standards, Company Policies and Safety Practices.
•    Must be able to complete OSHA and Joint Apprenticeship Committee requirements as outlined.

What Is Required:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be a current 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman able to work with energized secondary. 
•    Completion of a qualified Lineman Technician program is required upon hire. 
•    CDL - Group A - Commercial Drivers License valid in Colorado within 90 days of hire. 

What Is Desired:
•    Requires the ability to learn and follow all Construction and Operating Standards, Company Policies and Safety Practices.
•    Must be able to complete OSHA and Joint Apprenticeship Committee requirements as outlined.
•    Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
•    Ability to become a proficient pole climber.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.