Colorado Springs Utilities provides a number of apprenticeship programs through our Technical Training Department and in collaboration with our journey level workers. The programs, a majority of which are certified by the Department of Labor (DOL) and Veteran's Administration (VA), incorporate self-study, technical training, and on-the-job learning to enhance craft and trade skills. We not only provide a foundation through apprenticeship programs but also offer an ongoing refresher for journey-level employees, ensuring we have a productive, safe and highly-skilled workforce.
Our current apprenticeship programs include:
Natural Gas Apprenticeship Programs
- Natural Gas Pipefitter (DOL and VA Certified)
Electric Apprenticeship Programs
- Line Technician (DOL and VA Certified)
- Substation Technician (DOL and VA Certified)
- Apparatus Electrician (DOL and VA Certified)
Power Plant Apprenticeship Programs
- Plant System Operator (DOL and VA Certified)
- Maintenance Mechanic (DOL and VA Certified)
- Instrument and Control Specialists (DOL and VA Certified)
- Plant Electrician (DOL and VA Certified)
- Control Room Operator
- Material Handling
- Remote Plant Production Team Specialist
Water Apprenticeship Programs
- Water Pipefitter (DOL and VA Certified)
- Water Treatment Mechanic
- Raw Water Distribution and Collection Specialist
- Wastewater Apprenticeship Programs
- Wastewater Collection (DOL and VA Certified)
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Mechanic
