You Know the Work. Now Make It Your Career.

You’ve seen what our line crews do. Maybe you’ve worked alongside them. Maybe you’ve thought, “I could do that.” Well — now’s your chance to step into the boots and make it official.

We're looking for driven, safety-first teammates ready to build a career from the ground up — or build on the experience you already have. If you want hands-on training, real responsibility, and the chance to make a difference every time the lights go out, this is your moment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You’ll work side-by-side with Lead and Line Technicians as well as Line Supervisors to:

Duties: Apprentice III

- Learn basics of overhead and URD construction and become familiar with RUS specifications and the National Electric Code.

- Assist in building line and facilities as directed.

- Help load and unload poles, transformers, and other items. Help check material in and out of the warehouse.

- Responsible for material and tools being stored properly and in an orderly manner on his/her assigned vehicle.

- Respond to after-hours trouble on a rotating basis and is dependably available for duty during inclement weather adversely affecting the Cooperative’s electrical system.

- Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

- Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.

- Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

Duties Apprentice II

All duties in level III and the following additional duties.

- Perform line construction and maintenance tasks under the direction of a Journeyman rated Line Technician.

- Observe hazardous and unsafe conditions on the system and report them to the Line Supervisor.

- Ensure that tools and assigned equipment are properly placed on the vehicles and that truck and equipment are properly maintained.

- Operate and maintain hydraulic boom, hole digger and trenching/backhoe equipment. Perform pole hauling, framing, setting and other groundwork.

- Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

- Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

Duties Apprentice I

All duties level in levels III & II, and the following additional duties.

- Perform line construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and URD distribution lines under supervision of a Journeyman rated Line Technician.

- Patrol the line and check for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions; notify foreman or supervisor of problems found.

- Perform the duties of a grounds man, equipment operator and lineman. See that trucks, tools, and assigned equipment are properly used and kept in good working order.

- Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

- Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.

- Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

LEVEL UP: APPRENTICE PATH

Apprentice III – New to the field?

- HS Diploma or GED Required

- CDL required

- No experience necessary

- Learn safety, equipment, and line work basics

Apprentice II – Gaining experience?

- HS Diploma or GED Required

- 3 years line work experience in overhead and underground construction and maintenance is desired.

- Completed Apprentice III

- CDL required

- Operate heavy equipment, spot system hazards

Apprentice I – Ready for more responsibility?

- HS Diploma or GED Required

- (3) years prior experience in overhead and underground construction and maintenance is desired.

- Completed Apprentice III & II

- CDL required

- Must have or be able to attain forklift certification.

- Must be able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

WHAT IT TAKES

- Willingness to work hard, learn fast, and stay safe

- Physically able to lift 75 lbs. and work in all weather

- Valid CDL

- Forklift cert (or willing to get it)

- Positive attitude and strong team spirit

- Available for non-standard shifts, overtime, and emergency callouts