NOW HIRING: CREWMAN 

Cotton Electric Cooperative is seeking a motivated individual to join our Line Operations Department as a Crewman.

As a Crewman, you'll work alongside our line crews to help construct, maintain, and restore the electric distribution system that powers homes, farms, and businesses throughout our service area. This position offers hands-on experience with line construction, heavy equipment operation, outage restoration, and utility operations while serving the communities that depend on us every day.

We're looking for someone who:

• Values safety and teamwork
• Is dependable and willing to learn
• Enjoys working outdoors
• Takes pride in a hard day's work
• Wants to build a long-term career in the electric utility industry

Location: Duncan, OK

Full-Time | Excellent Benefits

Apply by: July 13, 2026

SUMMARY:

Assists line crews in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. Supports outage restoration efforts, new construction projects, vegetation management activities, and routine system maintenance. Responds to after-hours emergencies and works overtime as necessary to help ensure safe and reliable electric service to Cooperative members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  

• Maintains a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies, procedures, OSHA regulations; which include the utilization of personal protection equipment, tailgate discussions and proper grounding, when applicable.
• Ensures minimum outage time by assisting line operations in action necessary to safely restore service according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality of new construction by assisting line operations in performing work required for building new line, temporary services and the retirement of idle services. Performs these duties within REA & Cotton Electric specifications.
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• Saves the Cooperative money by making efficient use of Cooperative time and resources and maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Increases the efficiency of Line Operations by being willing to work after hours as the need arises.
• Operate and assist with the operation of Cooperative vehicles and equipment, including skid steers, digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, backhoe and other heavy equipment as authorized and trained.
• Load, unload, and organize materials, tools, and equipment required for maintenance and construction jobs.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and line constructions equipment safely and effectively.
• Complies with OSHA standards by having a thorough knowledge of the requirements and rules which must be met to be classified as a qualified employee.
• The crewman shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.
• Responsible for assisting with the Cooperative’s Vegetation Management Program.
• Communication with Cooperative Members in a courteous manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                                              

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in electric utility operations, construction, heavy equipment operation, tree trimming, or related outdoor work is preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must have the ability to read and follow general written instructions.  Must be able to complete work orders and communicate in written form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical everyday problems.  Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must live within 30 minutes driving time of the main headquarters or other agreed upon location within the service territory.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must obtain a valid Oklahoma Class A commercial driver license within the first four (4) months of employment unless granted a written extension by Management. Must obtain a Right of Way (ROW) certification from the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture within the first two (2) months of employment unless granted a written extension by Management. Must be able to satisfactorily complete the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) required drug and alcohol testing.

Employees in this category must have a current CDL license and will be required to adhere to the rules and regulations as defined under 49 C.F.R. Part 391 (Disqualification of Drivers) and also under 49 C.F.R. Part 391 (Qualifications of Drivers)

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must have a certain amount of “people skills.”  Ability to perform assigned task in a manner that is non-offensive to co-workers or the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the tasks of a crewman, the employee will be subjected to climbing, stooping, lifting, pulling, pushing, prolonged riding, bending, working in cramped positions, working out of a bucket looking overhead for prolonged periods, and varied weather conditions in southwest Oklahoma.

The employee shall have sufficient hearing to be able to hear arching in an electrical device. This job requires the regular use of hands and fingers to be able to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls.  Must be able to work above the head with hands and arms.

Must have sufficient upper body, shoulder, arm, and leg strength to climb a pole using pole climbing gaffs.  

Must be able to lift 100 pounds and place it in the back of a pickup. Must be able to cut #4 7/1 ACSR, #2 6/1 ACSR, 8A CWC, 6A CWC, 3/6 steel, and other small wire used with 9” lineman pliers. Must be able to sleeve all sizes of wire used by Cotton Electric from 500 MCM to 8A CWC.

Must have hearing that is considered normal, (either aided or unaided).

Must have good vision, (either aided or unaided).

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is considered a high-risk job.  This type of employee will be dealing with heavy equipment and work in the proximity of potential lethal high voltage.  Employees in this position must be mentally alert and vigilant.  Employees must maintain the mental capability to react quickly to sudden changes and maintain a clear understanding of the task they are performing.

This employee is responsible for the safety of others and must have the capability to remain mentally attentive to their work situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job is outdoors.

SAFETY CATEGORY:

This position is classified as safety sensitive in compliance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and the Cooperative Policy 306A: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing.

This position must also be in compliance with Cooperative Policy 306B: DOT Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing. 

NONDISCRIMINATION:

Cotton Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

About Cotton Electric Cooperative, Inc

Cotton Electric Cooperative currently provides electric service to more than 21,000 meters in eight counties of Southwest Oklahoma. Cotton Electric was organized in 1938 to provide electric services to rural areas at a time when other utilities did not consider it economically feasible. Over the course of 80+ years, the cooperative has steadily grown while continuing to meet the changing needs of its member/consumers. Cotton Electric Cooperative belongs to the rural community it serves. Its leaders are its members. Many of its employees are members, too. Combined with the many services offered, a local dispatcher is always on duty to assist with any unexpected problems occurring after normal working hours. Our headquarters is located at 226 North Broadway in Walters and a branch office at 1101 West Oak in Duncan.

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