Substation Technician Apprentice

You may be required to complete a successful Background Check.  If you have not done this, you will be required to complete a Personal Risk Assessment and Fair Credit Reporting Act Form.

1. Must have a satisfactory work record.
2. Must successfully pass the following tests:
   1. Transmission “Technical Apprentice Qualification” Test with a 75% or better score.
   2. Transmission “Substation Technician and Substation Apparatus Technician” Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score
3. Must have and maintain, or be able to obtain within 6 months, a valid Colorado Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions.
4. Must have and maintain, or be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid and CPR Certification within 6 months of hire, and have the ability to perform First Aid and CPR.
5. Must have a willingness to work in and around high voltages common to the electrical utility industry. 
6. Must be willing to accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time. 
7. Must reside within 60 minutes response time from your regular reporting location.
8. Must be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and willing and able to work under unusual or special working conditions such as storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc. 
9. Must have sufficient knowledge and skill in the safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic tools, and electronic test equipment.
10. Must be willing and able to climb steel structures and work at various heights. 
11. Must be able to work in confined areas.

Tri-State may require you to demonstrate that you can perform the essential job functions.

The Company reserves the right to change the minimum requirements at any time as needed.

Apprentice Substation Technician
Hiring Wage Range: $42.12-$58.11