Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) was incorporated in 1941 and is a growing not-for-profit electric cooperative governed by a board of directors elected by our members/owners. We have a 5,000 square mile territory along the Front Range and eastern plains of Colorado. We provide reliable and affordable electric service to over 52,000 members and 61,000 meters throughout portions of eight counties. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,000 miles of distribution line.  Our cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs.  Our focus is on safe, affordable, reliable electricity and strong communities. To learn more about our Co-op and the communities we serve, please visit our website at www.mvea.coop.

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!

Mountain View Electric Association is actively seeking an Apprentice Lineworker.

To be considered for this position applicants must have an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Linework or a Certificate from an accredited Lineman Training School, and a Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License. Additional work experience and at least one year experience as an Apprentice Lineworker with an electric utility is preferred. Please attach copies of your degree, certificate, or apprenticeship work to your online application as well as any other supporting documentation you want considered.

Job Summary: The Apprentice Lineworker will be responsible for learning the fundamentals of the lineman trade by performing the following duties in accordance with the apprenticeship program steps prescribed in the apprentice training document and work guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Construct underground and overhead electrical lines.
• Digging pole and anchor holes, framing poles, setting poles and anchors, stringing, sagging and connecting overhead conductor.
• Opening and closing trenches.
• Installing pad mount switch gear and underground conductor.
• Locating underground cables. Determining faults in damaged cables.
• Stock trucks with tools and materials.
• Ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations of the Cooperative's overhead and underground distribution system.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow operational procedures, safety manual procedures, and policies.
• Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent ability to communicate clearly and professionally with members, co-workers, contractors and others.
• Must be trained and be able to demonstrate proficiency in poletop, bucket and confined space rescue to established standards.
• Must have a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License.
• Be available for on-call and standby duty as required.
• Must be proficient at operating a computer, including Microsoft Office and Outlook. 

The pay range for this position is between $32.29 and 49.68 per hour. 

Applications for this position will be accepted through Sunday, August 14, 2022.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.