PRE-APPRENTICE LINE TECHNICIAN

Description

Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the US with over 270,000 members and over 10,000 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. Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapters 316 and 440.

WREC proudly offers highly competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package that includes:

Retirement plans (Pension & 401k plan with company match)

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick leave

Long Term & 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 $23.30 an hour.

Scheduled work hours are Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. Please complete the online application and you will be called if selected for an interview. Please make sure to provide a current phone number.

Requirements

Applicant will be required to enter the Line Technician training program and progress through normal steps for the extent of the program or be an Apprentice Line Technician or Journeyman Qualified.

Requires physical ability in sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, using fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, 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.