Come join us at Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) and BEC Fiber, where we are lighting the grid to empower our members!

Help us Reimagine Rural America!

Bandera Electric Cooperative proudly distributes electricity to members across seven counties in Central Texas. The BEC Fiber division, began offering 100% fiber broadband in 2017 and currently provides fiber internet service to members and subscribers in eight counties in the Texas Hill Country.

We offer Highly Competitive Wages and a Generous Benefit Package!! (no waiting period – benefits start on first day). Paid time off and ten paid holidays.

Our Technical Systems department is looking for an Apparatus Technician. The Apparatus Technician is a leader for construction and maintenance of BEC’s technical systems. 

The department is responsible for substations, metering, programming, testing and installation of various types of distribution equipment along with other task to ensure reliability of BECs system.

Essential Job Duties

Assist, with limited supervision, in the use, installation, testing and maintenance of:

• Transformers, Electronic Reclosers, Voltage regulators, Capacitor Banks, Voltage recorders
• Substations including (meter reading, switching, grounds keeping, battery maintenance, and pump spill containment reservoirs, etc.)
• Meters, CT metering
• Operate test equipment.
• Locate radio and television interference problems associated with electric lines.
• Operate radio equipment as directed, abiding by Bandera Electric rules and regulations.
• Prepare and distribute miscellaneous reports as required and ensure that all reports are timely compiled and delivered to the immediate supervisor.
• Cordially and efficiently handle and assist others in dealing with member/employee questions and complaints.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

• Ability to work on energized lines and equipment.
• Must have the skills necessary to use all the equipment utilized in the position.
• Self-motivated, reliable, safe worker, and able to work with others or alone without close supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work in elevated heights.
• Must have the ability to safely operate Cooperative vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions
• Must have the capability to set-up and operate the following equipment:
  • Bucket truck, Boom truck, Forklift
• Must have the ability to operate Cooperative vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions.
• Proficient with technology and use of computers.
• Must pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman. (DOL approved or equivalent)
• Perform "Hurt Man Rescue" (Pole top & Bucket truck) in 4 minutes or less
• Must have Texas issued Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)
• Must pass DOT physical, background and drug screening.

About Bandera Electric Cooperative

As a cooperative, we are locally owned and operated by the members we serve. Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is democratically governed by a board of directors elected by our members to represent their voice in the business of the cooperative. The board ensures the cooperative is legally and ethically run according to its bylaws and code of ethics. At BEC, we strive to be the place everybody loves to work. We know that our industry leadership depends, in large part, on the talent and character of our employees. At the same time, we are always accountable to our member-owners. That’s why we are so committed to providing a total compensation package that is reasonable, competitive, sustainable and balanced for all stakeholders. We are always looking for motivated candidates who share our dedication to customer service, teamwork, problem-solving and innovation. BEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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