**Electric Line Crew - School To Employment Program (STEP)** Job Type: **STEP Program** Pay Range **$17.00 to $19.45** Location **Colorado Springs, CO** Date First Posted **5/7/25** Applications are being accepted through: 5/15/25 _*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._ **Electric Line Crew - School To Employment Program (STEP)** Colorado Springs Utilities is looking for a motivated and engaged high school student seeking an opportunity to gain knowledge and experiences in a STEP role where concepts learned in the academic environment to job-related, hands-on experiences can be applied in future work settings. Colorado Springs Utilities offers the School To Employment Program (STEP) for talented high school students. STEP is a partnership with local high schools which focuses on high school students,16 years or older, interested in gaining exposure to Colorado Springs Utilities and the roles and services it offers. STEP allows students to gain work-related training in order to prepare for the workplace after graduation. Additionally, this position is available to high school graduates for up to 6 months post graduation. **In this student-based experience, you will:** + learn from and assist the electric crews and actively work with them on their projects + be taught and understand the foundational workings and complexities of the electric crews, the different projects that they work on and driving home the value and absolute necessity for safety of self and crew members + receive an overview and training of all safety procedures at Colorado Springs Utilities + receive foundational training of electrical theory, to include basic electrical concepts such as source, conduction, load, voltage, amperage, resistance, Ohm's law, wattage, circuit theory, etc. + be provided all Personal Protective Equipment + be taught and mentored on the use of hand-tools and construction tools + learn professional development/guidance on team interaction/engagement and professional etiquette, i.e., showing up on time, communication with supervisor and crew, and taking constructive feedback to continually grow as a professional + materials management & equipment prep for linemen ; based on projects for the day; evaluating material needs, inventory and check-out + work with hand lines for sending equipment and materials “up” to linemen and being taught all the appropriate knots and proper processes + take tours of Colorado Springs Utilities electrical facilities **What will it take to be successful?** Prospective candidatesmust coordinate their application with their counselor and a written recommendation from the counselor must accompany your application attached **with** your resume as **one document** OR you may coordinate with your counselor and create a profile via PPBEA (Pikes Peaks Business and Education Alliance)PPBEA (https://ppbea.org/#/) as this opportunity will be posted there as well. + You MUST be 16 years or older and _currently enrolled in high school_ + You must have and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and are in good standing at your respective high school and a good attendance record + Enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) or relevant program at your high school is preferred, but not required ****This position will begin on June 9th and will be an 8-9 week commitment** ** **_You must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, up to 40, during your summer break; with flexibility available for existing commitments. A minimum of 8 weeks of commitment is required._** **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 – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits: + Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge + Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year + Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year + Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather + Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time + Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire + Medical – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans + Disability Coverage – 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) – 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) – 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 – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) **_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 but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._** **Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force. For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm **Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or 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 accessibility@csu.org 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: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . 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 csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500. Job Type: STEP Program