Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative (RVEC) is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Journeyman Lineman to join our Operations team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring reliable electric service to our members by constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized distribution lines and related equipment
Respond to outages and emergencies to restore service safely and efficiently
Install and maintain transformers, meters, and street lighting
Perform system inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Operate trucks and equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance
Promote safety practices and assist in training apprentice and lower-classified employees
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an approved electrical lineman apprenticeship or equivalent training
Valid Class A Iowa CDL and acceptable driving record
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
Proven experience in construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems
Ability to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and during overtime or on-call situations
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
May require irregular hours, including occasional evening meetings and emergency outages.
Some overnight travel required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in various weather, and navigate uneven terrain.
Activities include standing, climbing, bending, and using hand tools or testing equipment.
Why RVEC?
Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative (RVEC), headquartered in Glidden, Iowa, is a member-owned, not-for-profit rural electric cooperative. RVEC provides reliable, affordable, responsible energy to businesses and industries, farms and homes throughout west-central Iowa.
RVEC is owned and controlled by the rural members we serve. RVEC is governed by seven (7) person Board of Directors elected by, the member-owners.
The Cooperative serves over 2,100 members with 1,447 miles of line in 9 counties with 17 employees.
Our Mission:
To safely provide reliable, affordable and responsible service while being a leader in our community's prosperity and growth.
Our Values:
At RVEC, we share the same values as the seven principles of cooperatives below:
Seven Principles of Cooperatives
Voluntary and open membership without discrimination
Democratic member control
Members’ economic participation
Cooperative autonomy and independence
Member education, training and information to the general public
Cooperation among cooperatives
Concern for community
At RVEC, we take pride in powering our communities with dependable service and teamwork. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes safety and member satisfaction.
