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Member Job Openings

Bedford:

Lineworker A – Performs difficult skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the electric utility transmission and distribution system; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Thorough knowledge of electric line construction and maintenance and the hazards encountered; ability to set poles, string wire and perform related work; ability to follow oral directions; ability to observe safety rules and regulations; ability to read blue prints and electric circuit diagrams; strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions; ability to climb poles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. To see full position description, click here

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Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative:

Journeyman Lineman Construction Foreman -Provide efficient direction of the construction and maintenance of all types of conductors, structures and equipment used in substations and distribution of electricity. Responsible for interpreting prints and completing all types of construction and maintenance assignments, on both de-energized and energized overhead and underground systems; charging and returning all materials, using proper work order procedures. Effectively manages one or more crews and various equipment available to get work done as planned by the Supervisor of Field Services. Responsibly enforces safety rules for the protection of assigned crew and public; also, responsible for crew obeying all safety rules and regulations, practices and other Coop rules and regulations and assures proper use of traffic warning devices when working on or near highways; also, responsible for reporting all accidents to supervisor.  Helps in the development and training of the Apprentice Lineman; this is to include but not limited to: on the job observations, quizzing or testing, and filling out evaluation forms. To see full job description, click here

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Salem:

Electric Line Technician I – Performs intermediate skilled technical work assisting in the construction, maintenance, and operation of an electric distribution system, installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground power lines and related facilities, operating equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground high and low voltage electric transmission and distribution lines and related facilities. Operates a variety of utility vehicles and equipment including line truck, bucket truck, digger, boom, compressor, test equipment, hot line equipment, and tools, etc.; uses hot line equipment and tools.  To see full job description, click here

Electric Line Technician II – Performs intermediate skilled technical work assisting in the construction, maintenance, and operation of an electric distribution system, installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground power lines and related facilities, operating equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Assists with planning and initiating projects; installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground high and low voltage electric transmission and distribution lines and related facilities. Supervises and assists with training assigned staff; establishes and ensures compliance with OSHA and customer safety requirements.  To see full job description, click here