Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Staking Technician position in our Granby, Colorado location. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then MPEI may be the place for you.  Wage range is $45.22/hr.-$67.83/hr., depending on experience, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, retirement security defined benefit plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs. 

Mountain Parks Electric has 65 employees, approximately 1,800 miles of line, and serves approximately 22,000 meters.  MPEI is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.  Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado.  Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.

The Staking Technician is responsible for investigating, designing, surveying, inspecting, and staking electric distribution lines in accordance with Mountain Parks Electric construction specifications, National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, and Rural Utilities Service in order to obtain the most efficient and effective system design.  This position prepares staking sheets and cost estimates for new services, security lights, removal of idle services, service change-outs, line moves and system improvements.  The Staking Technician develops and obtains easement and right-of-way documentation, conducts deed searches, identifies owners, secures cooperation and permission for the construction and maintenance of electrical facilities, assists in preparing and maintaining system maps and database, and will work with new and existing members, developers, and contractors on a daily basis.

Applicants must have five years related experience and/or training working for electric utilities in the area of distribution line staking and right-of-way/permit preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of distribution line design, transformer sizing, construction specifications, right-of-way easement procedures, National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, Colorado Department of Transportation utilities relocation procedure, drafting, construction materials, basic surveying preferred. Experience with NISC, Mapwise, GPS, surveying, NESC, RUS standards, AutoCAD, word processing, spread sheet and data base software desirable.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online: Employment Opportunities | Mountain Parks Electric, Inc Accepting applications until position filled. Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Crew Foreman position in our Granby, Colorado location. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then MPEI may be the place for you.  Wage is $64.96/hr., and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, retirement security defined benefit plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs. 

Mountain Parks Electric has approximately 70 employees, 1,800 miles of line, and serves 22,000 meters.  MPEI is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.  Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado.  Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.

The Crew Foreman provides effective leadership of assigned personnel and assures adherence to safety and specification requirements while constructing, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical facilities.  This position plans, organizes, and coordinates a variety of new construction, maintenance, and/or repair projects, on energized and de-energized lines both above ground and underground, on all voltages required throughout the system to ensure efficient utilization of materials, equipment, and staff.

The Crew Foreman assists in planning, developing, and recommending work plans and programs, through thorough knowledge of Mountain Parks Electric’s entire electrical system. 

Qualifications include a Journeyman Lineman certification with 1 year of closely related and progressive job experience.  Must have a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and must keep current and valid throughout employment.  Must reside within a 45-minute response time of service area center, and within service territory.

Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online: Employment Opportunities | Mountain Parks Electric, Inc (mpei.com) This position will remain open until filled.  Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.