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Utility Locator Apprenticeship

The Utility Locator Apprenticeship at Colorado Springs Utilities prepares participants to become journey-level Utility Locators. The program is registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT). Apprentices are paid employees who produce high-quality work while they learn skills. The program consists of on-the-job learning which develops skilled workers through structured learning in a work setting. The apprenticeship also provides apprentices with support from a trainer and a crew supervisor to enhance critical hands-on learning.

The Utility Locator apprenticeship is a 3-year, six-step on-the-job learning and technical instruction program. Each of the 3 years is separated into "6 blocks", containing on-the-job training and identifying the required assessments and task performance evaluations (TPEs). The participant progresses through the program by successfully completing the required blocks and review processes.

Apprentice pay schedule : Step 1 : $28.58 / hour Step 2 : $29.54 / hour Step 3 : $30.49 / hour Step 4 : $31.44 / hour Step 5 : $32.39 / hour Step 6 : $34.30 / hour

Candidates with current / previous locating experience will be considered highly qualified for the open apprentice positions.

Key areas of focus :

• Meet with contractors and homeowners to assess locating needs
• Provide information to homeowners regarding the type, location, and composition of utilities in the area
• Maintain locating equipment, stock levels, and vehicles
• Maintain and update map books and construction print files
• Receive, review, and respond to incoming locate requests
• Locate all applicable utilities, including gas, electric, water, wastewater, and fiber optic, using various types of electromagnetic devices
• Meet with contractors and homeowners to assess locating needs, including access needs
• Provide written and photographic documentation to account for each utility line marked; document unlocatable utilities or abnormal conditions relevant to locate request
• Research and update records for difficult-to-locate utilities
• Assess construction site or facilities before locating in potentially hazardous situations, including locating around energized lines, equipment, and combustible commodities
• Research technical manuals, plans, and historical records to obtain information for assigned projects
• Provide critical locating assistance to internal restoration crews during utility outages, disaster response, and emergencies
• Maintain locating equipment, stock levels, and vehicles
• Assist in performance tests on products and equipment and testing new technology in the locating industry
• Comply with all safety and health programs in support of an incident and injury-free workplace
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance

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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 don't 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.

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