Gas Pipefitter Apprentice Colorado Springs, CO Gas Pipefitter Apprentice

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Skilled Trades & Craft Pay Range $30.74 Location Colorado Springs, CO Date First Posted 3/12/25 Applications are being accepted through: 3/17/25

• 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.

Gas Pipefitter Apprentice Our Department of Labor-certified Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship is a four-year paid training program (a combination of classroom and on-the-job training) that prepares you for a career as a Journey-level Gas Pipefitter! Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and prepared to safely perform construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of utility gas service lines and mains. As this position is part of a formal Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship, the pay rate begins at $30.74 and will progress throughout the duration of the apprenticeship based on the pay schedule below (subject to change): Step 1

• $30.74/hr. (1st year) Step 2
• $32.03/hr. (1st year) Step 3
• $33.73/hr. (2nd year) Step 4
• $35.44/hr. (2nd year) Step 5
• $38.86/hr. (3rd year) Step 6
• $39.71/hr. (3rd year) Step 7
• $40.57/hr. (4th year) Step 8
• $41.42/hr. (4th year) Journey Level Turnout
• $42.

70/hr. During the apprenticeship, you will become an expert in the following: Assisting in installing gas mains and service lines, repairs, and maintenance Using hand-operated electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools to assist with the construction and maintenance projects Connecting and inspecting gas mains and service lines Operating gas construction excavation equipment Responding to emergencies and assisting with gas mains and service line repairs Who You Are Experience in a skilled trade or skilled labor capacity is valued

• this could be completion of or participation in a previous apprenticeship, construction, manual labor, etc. Possession of a valid, unrestricted Driver's License is required
• this position requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required
• the U.

S. Department of Labor requires possession of either to participate in a registered apprenticeship program Successful candidates will be self-directed and motivated to advance through the program by obtaining required knowledge, on-the-job training, scheduling evaluations, and passing written testing requirements Who We Are One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers) A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time) Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association

• a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the #3 most desired city to live in the United States (U.

S. News & World Report, 2024) 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. 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 Personal Leave
• 3 days per year of personal leave 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) Tuition Reimbursement
• Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement Qualifying Public Service Employer
• Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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.