Apprentice to Journeyman Lineworker

WASHINGTON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN LINEWORKER

POSITION OPENING

Date of Posting: May 23, 2024

Salary Range: $30.81 to $54.80 (depending upon experience and qualifications)

Days and Hours of Work: As outlined in the union contract.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

WEC was founded in 1939 to bring electricity to rural Vermont communities and to provide our members with a voice in their energy future. WEC continues today with that same spirit as our pioneering founders with a commitment to our environment, communities, and our member-owners. We are a not-for-profit cooperative utility serving our member/owners in 41 towns in central Vermont’s rural landscape.

WEC is seeking an individual to fill a union opening in the Operations Department. This position is part of a 13-member line crew charged with maintaining and improving nearly 1,300 miles of distribution/transmission lines and works closely with all operation personnel to assure exemplary member service and reliability for nearly 11,900 Cooperative members.

General Summary of Job Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of Operation supervisors, the apprentice or journeyman lineworker within their current realm of experience and knowledge, will be responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground power lines in a safe and effective manner within the established guidelines of industry work practices.

Knowledge of the RUS construction specifications and the National Electrical Safety Code would be a plus. Applicants must also be able to work in adverse weather conditions for long hours. Experience working on energized conductors and equipment, at 12.5kV is preferred but not required.

Courtesy in dealing with members, co-workers and others, adaptability, and willingness to acquire new skills, professional attitude and interest in work, and attention to general work rules and safety procedures are essential characteristics of the ideal candidate.

All applicants must possess or obtain a Vermont Class A commercial driver’s license within one year from date of hire.

Submit letter of interest to WEC’s Human Resources Dept., c/o Teia Greenslit, Director of Finance & Administration, PO Box 8, East Montpelier, VT 05651 or Teia.Greenslit@wec.coop.

WEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.81 - $54.80 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Nights as needed
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in adverse weather conditions for long hours?
• Do you have experience working on energized conductors and equipment at 12.5kV? This experience is preferred but not required.

License/Certification:

• VT Class A commercial drivers license (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Montpelier, VT 05651 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Montpelier, VT 05651: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $55