Journey Line Specialist

Journey Line Specialist Job Type: Skilled Trades & CraftPay Range $66.01 Location Colorado Springs, CO Date First Posted 1/16/26 Applications are being accepted through: 1/23/26 _If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._ Journey Line Specialist _This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs._ _Please note that the starting pay rate for this position is $66.01 followed by a pay adjustment to $69.31 after successfully completing probation (six months)._ As a Journey Line Specialist at the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado Springs, you will help make decisions for your line crew and elevate Fort Carson to industry best practices. By leveraging relationships, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and using your leadership skills, you will ensure the success of your crew as they work to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system and transformer-fed street lights on Fort Carson. What Else Will You be Doing? + Supporting the construction, maintenance, and installation/removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment. Primary & Secondary + Ensuring quality of work performed in compliance with standard operating policies + Setting up & receiving clearances and hotline holds to perform required work + Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and work procedures + Reviewing technical documents and designs for accuracy + Ensuring major projects are being built to our transmission and distribution specifications + Helping transition Fort Carson's current operations and maintenance practices to industry best practices + _In addition, you will:_ + Lead your crew in the Foremanu2019s absence (e.g., decision-making, meetings, vacation, standby) and assist the Foreman with job planning as well as provide feedback to the Foreman regarding performance + Provide support as a second review for safe work practices + Work side-by-side with Line Tech Apprentices or less experienced Line Technicians to help ensure safe work practices and provide training as needed + Communicate tactical work plans to your crew + Set up and execute outages, hotline holds, clearances, etc. + Ensure material is ready and the crewu2019s equipment is ready for job execution What does it take to be successful? + Demonstrated experience as a journey electric lineman + Completion of a Line Technician Apprenticeship program + Possession of both a valid, unrestricted driver's license _and_ a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is _required_ + Knowledge of electrical system principles, voltage requirements, equipment, installation, and maintenance is _valued_ + Skilled in installing and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission systems + Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and written instructions What you can expect working at Fort Carson: + The lead line technician will help lead the team to perform and assist in the activities related to the construction, operations, and maintenance of the Fort Carson electric distribution system and transformer-fed streetlights. + Under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA), Colorado Springs Utilities will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Fort Carsonu2019s electric gas, and water infrastructure. Pursuant to the IGSA, this position will support operations and maintenance of Fort Carsonu2019s existing electric substations, and distribution system up to and including switch gear, transformers, and streetlights fed from transformers by utilities best practices. + This position will be part of an electric crew that is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of new developments, commercial construction, outage response, and providing construction crew oversight in both overhead and underground applications at Fort Carson under the IGSA. You will work onsite at Fort Carson daily but may be called to assist Colorado Springs Utilitiesu2019 electric transmission and distribution system construction crews during emergencies and storm events. + Within this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for a wide variety of technical duties and will ensure that all activities adhere to Colorado Springs Utilities Safety Rules and Construction Standards. Additionally, the position requires regular interaction with numerous internal and external customers as well as, proficient management resources, equipment, and personnel to ensure the successful completion, performance, and review of the electric work. Our Commitment to Our Employees Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important u2013 we prove it Thatu2019s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. + Time Off u2013 Because everybody needs time off to recharge + Vacation u2013 New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year + Personal Leave u20133 days per year of personal leave + Paid Holidays u201312 paid holidays per year + Sick Leave u2013 Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather + Vacation Buy u2013 Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time + Pension Plan u2013 Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once youu2019re done working? The Colorado Public Employeesu2019 Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire + Medical u2013 Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Wellness Program u2013 Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements + Dental u2013 Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Vision u2013 Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Retirement Saving Programs u2013 Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquareu2019s Roth IRA and 457 plans + Disability Coverage u2013 Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) u2013 Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more + Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) u2013 Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Life Insurance u2013 Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Tuition Reimbursement u2013 Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement + Qualifying Public Service Employer u2013 Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program _ATTENTION_ _:_ + _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._ + _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._ + _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas._ _All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa._ Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. u00a7 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and u00a7 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (u00a7 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilitiesu2019 benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilitiesu2019 Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and u00a7 503. Accessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes. E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530. Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at or call 719-668-7500. Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

Created: 2026-01-19