POSITION SUMMARY

Perform safe and skilled construction, maintenance and repair of electric and telecommunications utility infrastructure by following all approved industry standards. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Field Operations: Perform safe construction, maintenance and repair of lines and infrastructure for the distribution system, sub-transmission system and telecommunication system. This includes cable locating and tree-trimming as needed.
2. Administrative Accuracy: Perform job briefings, vehicle inspections, outage reports, GIS updates, material sheets, and other job forms and administrative tasks as requested.
3. Care for Equipment: Maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, and other items as requested.
4. Emergency Response: Be “On Call” and respond to utility outages, trouble calls, or other member services as requested.
5. Training & Team Development: Complete education and training to maintain qualified worker requirements and personal growth and development. Assist in training and mentoring apprentice linemen.
6. Safety/Compliance: Comply with Cooperative safety manual, policies, procedures, labor agreement, industry codes, and regulations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have a valid journeyman lineman certification.
3. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Colorado Commercial Class A Driver’s License (CDL).
4. Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification.
5. Must have strong interpersonal behavior skills and communicate clearly with coworkers and members.
6. Must be able to operate computers, communication equipment, and standard office equipment.
7. Must be able to work outside during all weather conditions and terrain on a regular and “On-Call” basis, in a safe and productive manner.
8. WorkKeys: Workplace Documents-4, Applied Mathematics- 4, Graphic Literacy-4

 WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Majority of activities are performed outside in all kinds of weather.
2. Irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
3. Travel outside the system may be required.
4. Activities performed are driving, sitting, and walking, working at various heights above the ground both off the pole and from aerial devices.

This job description describes the general nature of this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required for this position.

About San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative / Ciello

The goal of San Luis Valley REC and Ciello is to be a cohesive organization that offers world class service to our member/owners while offering an all-encompassing incentive package to our employees that will encourage work-life balance, support a high level of performance and promote commitment among all. Already a well-established utility company, we are now a highly competitive telecommunications business that is financially challenging, physically demanding and ever-changing. We recognize that our team of employees are the key advantage in managing this environment. To achieve our objective we must motivate, develop and reward our skilled workforce. A competitive incentive package is provided that includes market-based compensation, comparative benefits, career development and the chance to participate in meaningful ways that contribute to powering a vital Valley.

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