Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission
At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible. Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.
Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do
We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.
Performs highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs and maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and equipment. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Consults with and advises Supervisor, concerning the daily maintenance and repair of equipment.
Inspects and repairs equipment when necessary to ensure safe, legal, and proper operation.
Travels to various jobsites and makes necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment in the field.
Performs and maintains inventory of parts and supplies; ensures that adequate quantities of parts, supplies and materials are available.
Performs electrical troubleshooting, fabrication and welding including gas and diesel engine repairs.
Repairs and maintains hydraulics, heavy equipment and aerial devices.
Ensures fleet meets DOT requirements including vehicle inspections and air brakes including all documentation.
Ensures that the shop facilities and yard are kept in an orderly condition.
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
High School Diploma or GED plus specialized training, plus at least 6 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver license is required. DOT Vehicle Inspector Certification (Must obtain within 120 days), DOT Air Brake repair and inspection certification (Must obtain within 120 days).
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places; frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell; frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Knowledge on maintenance/repair of Buckets, Diggers, Cranes, Semis, and varies earth moving equipment.
Must be able to travel to various locations throughout Arkansas and surrounding states and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments.
During storm season, in and out of state storm recovery work is required. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and at excessive heights. Must have tools required to perform duties and be able to perform routine maintenance on crew vehicles. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Training. This position is designated as safety‑sensitive based on the duties performed.
Employees in safety‑sensitive positions must comply with the Cooperative’s fitness‑for‑duty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety.
Employees are required to wear work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear – ASTM F2413. As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical, pre-employment drug test, and must be able to pass DOT physical.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Why Join Us?
We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:
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Per Diem
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401(k) Retirement Plan with 10% Dollar-for-Dollar Match
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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7 Paid holidays
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Educational assistance
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Paid Time Off
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Short-term disability
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Long-term disability
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Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
