Farmers’ Electric Cooperative seeks a Journeyman Lineman that will be stationed at Hamilton, Missouri. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. Journeyman Lineman shall adhere to safety and specification requirements while performing the construction, maintenance, or repair of the Cooperative’s electric distribution system to ensure the Cooperative’s members an adequate and reliable supply of electric energy. A thorough understanding of the principles involved and the proper methods for the installation and maintenance of the following is required: poles, line hardware and equipment, overhead conductors and live line maintenance, tools and equipment, transformers, OCR’s, regulators and capacitors, metering, and troubleshooting outages. A thorough understanding of the operations and maintenance of underground distribution.
Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires a valid Class A CDL operator license and medical DOT certificate. Pre-employment physical and drug testing will be required. Annual completion of pole top & bucket truck rescues is also required.
Farmers' Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Chillicothe, Missouri serving approximately 13,000 meters.
We have 37 employees including many who live in our service area. Our employees are committed to the Cooperative and are guided by our simple Mission Statement: Safety, Member/Owner, Delivery of Power. We are committed to the safety of our Employees, Member/Owners and our communities. We work for our Member/Owners and reflect their values. We are committed to our Member/Owners and our co-workers to provide services vital to the lives of others.
Here are a few reasons why Farmers' Electric Cooperative is a great place to work:
* We invest in Employee development and advancement
* We are active in the communities that we live in and serve
* We provide a comprehensive Employee benefit program
* We are a forward-thinking organization with amazing people
Working at Farmers' Electric Cooperative is more than a job, it is a career filled with challenges, rewarding experiences, state-of-the-art tools and exceptional benefits. We are searching for talented, enthusiastic people to contribute to our team. Opportunities exist to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry.