Journey Lineworker - MLEC

Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is seeking a qualified journey lineworker for our Perry County, Tennessee office.

Responsibilities:
• Construct, maintain, and repair electrical distribution system, both
overhead and underground.
• Respond to outages and emergencies, restoring power as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible.

Education, Experience & Requirements:
• Must possess a minimum of four years experience in the electric utility business as a lineworker.
• Must have experience and knowledge of climbing poles, operating digger and bucket trucks, line construction and maintenance, and system feeders.
• Completion of a certified apprenticeship program.
• A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained with six months of hire.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Residency Requirements:
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Perry County service area or within the Meriwether Lewis service area and 30 minutes of the Linden office.

MLEC is a member of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace and drug screens and background checks are required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.