About CORE
CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest memberowned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable affordable clean and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.
About the job
Are you enthusiastic about turning the lights on and doing it safely Do you enjoy working on a success driven crew If so this opportunity may be the right fit for you!
CORE Electric Cooperative is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to join our Operations team reporting to the District Line Superintendent located in our Woodland Park Office. This role is responsible for the performance of labor necessary for the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission lines.
This is a nonexempt onsite position at our Woodland Park office located at 800 N Hwy 67 Woodland Park CO 80863. You must reside within 40 miles of this location.
This is a union position subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and governed by COREs rules regulations policies and applicable state and federal law.
CORE employees are required to work in a safe manner in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
You will...
- Perform duties that are semiroutine involving an intensive practical knowledge of duties related to electric power lines. Most duties are performed within the limits of standard practice but there are occasions where a variety of procedures could be used and judgment must be considered to determine what action should be taken. A supervisor may not always be present thus requiring independent action by the Lineman. The Line Superintendent provides supervision to ensure that all job requirements are accomplished. When working on a crew general guidance and direction are received from the Working Foreman. When engaged in service work the employee plans and arranges own work receiving only general direction from the Line Superintendent. Contacts with others are considerable as a Linemans responsibilities call for contact with consumers and members. These contacts can influence the members opinion of the Cooperative.
We are excited to speak to someone with the following...
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least four years of apprenticeship training as a Lineman II or apprentice in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines.
- If no apprenticeship was served a minimum of four years experience related to line construction and maintenance will be required.
- A valid unrestricted class A Colorado Commercial Drivers License and a DOT medical certificate are required and must be maintained. This position is subject to DOT controlled substances and alcohol testing regulations.
- Employee must reside no more than 40 road miles from their respective district office.
CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...
- 9/80 work schedule 3day weekend every other week)
- Eight paid holidays per year
- 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year to start (Vacation time and sick time)
- About 48 days off a year (PTO every other Friday off and paid holidays combined)
- Paid parental leave 80 hours)
- Education and training reimbursement
- 100 Cooperative paid benefits including:
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life Insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance:
- HSA employer contribution: $900 for employee only $1800 for employee dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4. Immediately 100 vested.
- Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
- Travel assistance & identity theft support services.
- Length of service program
- Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
Hourly Pay Rate: $60.10
This posting will be open to internal candidates only through Friday April 18th 2025.
CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.