PRE-APPRENTICE LINE TECHNICIAN
Role Overview
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapters 316 and 440.
To apply for this job, please complete the online application. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Make sure to provide a current phone number on your application.
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Description
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the U.S., with over 281,000 members and over 12,000 miles of distribution and sub-transmission line. WREC's service area is located along Florida's Nature Coast in Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties and is conveniently situated between Tampa, Orlando, and the gulf beaches.
WREC proudly offers highly competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package that includes:
Retirement Plans (Pension and 401k plan with company match)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
To provide service, line construction and maintenance of the Cooperative's distribution system; to train in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities.
Starting pay is $24.11 an hour. Scheduled work hours are Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Please note that it is required to live within 30 minutes of the Trilby Office at the time of application.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Requires a valid Florida (Class A) CDL license or the ability to obtain one in a timely manner.
- Must live within 30 minutes from the assigned district office to ensure timely response to call-outs.
- Applicant will be required to enter the Line Technician Apprenticeship training program and progress through normal steps for the extent of the five-year program.
- Requires physical ability in sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, using fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and defined heavy work.
- Requires the ability to acquire knowledge of all Cooperative safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Requires ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and to report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
Summary
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapters 316 and 440.
To apply for this job, please complete the online application. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Make sure to provide a current phone number on your application.
About Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving residential, commercial, and community customers across five Florida counties.
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