Step 01. Pay
Poudre Valley REA Lineman Pay and Salary Information
Average annual pay for a Power Lineman in Poudre Valley REA is $30-40 per hour. Poudre Valley REA has a health insurance program.

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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Co-op · before you apply
Poudre Valley REA is hiring linemen. Poudre Valley REA is a member-owned electric co-op serving over 42,000 homes and businesses in Larimer, Boulder, and Weld counties in Northern Colorado. It is led by member-elected leadership and serves that community territory.
Step 01. Pay
Average annual pay for a Power Lineman in Poudre Valley REA is $30-40 per hour. Poudre Valley REA has a health insurance program.
Step 02. Apprentice
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at Poudre Valley REA you will assist and learn under a Journeyman Lineman in Building and Maintaining Powerlines for various Utility Contractors. This Job also consists of working sometimes in inclement weather such as Hurricanes, Snow Storms, Tornadoes, Hard Freezes, & Fires.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Poudre Valley REA commensurate with experience, Health and dental insurance, Employer-paid life insurance and employee assistance program, Vacation, PTO, and sick time and Extra week of vacation for all staff members.
Step 04. Hiring
Lineman required at Poudre Valley REA in technical field / High School diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire.
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