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.
Provides the technical skills and responsibility required to soundly construct, properly maintain, and reliably operate power delivery systems.
- Participates in the installation, maintenance and testing programs for company or member cooperatives' substations and transmission lines.
- Ensures compliance with company’s Prescribed System Maintenance and Testing Program and NERC Compliance and recordkeeping associated with AECC maintenance and tracking forms and documents.
- Participates in the dispatch of inventory of parts and supplies used in substation maintenance and transmission line construction, inspection, and maintenance procedures.
- Read substation data, collect and log data, visually inspect equipment at each substation and report problems.
- Maintains and uses test equipment and tools used for construction, operations, and maintenance of substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, switches and transmission lines.
- Performs inspection of substations and transmission lines during prescribed inspection intervals.
- Assists with the inspection, installation, use and maintenance of mobile substations located within a district or region.
- Instructs and trains technician apprentice on technical, operational and safety standards.
- Participates in safety meetings on a monthly basis, including technical topics. Implements safety in the work area.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision on assigned projects, including logging and maintaining documents suitable for NERC compliance.
- Advises other personnel and member cooperative's personnel, upon request, of facts relating to this area of responsibility and assists them in in the performance of their duties in times of need.
- Successful completion of prescribed NLC course lessons in Power Delivery Department training program or other prescribed training program as required.
- Participates in Safety Advantage Program.
- Performs directed switching with written switching orders.
- 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.
- 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 with Specialized training, plus 2 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- EEI Position Testing will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Valid CDL Class B driver's license required. Ability to obtain Class A drivers license within 12 months and safe driving record.
Ability to pass a Substation and Transmission Technician I qualification tests within 1 year
- Associate Degree in Electronics, Civil/Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent.
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Formal training and/or Certification in Circuit Breaker, Power Transformer, and/or Transmission Line Maintenance and Testing.
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Industrial Certification in Hydraulics Management, oil-filled equipment or other large industrial machinery would be preferred.
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Mobile Crane Operator Certification.
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Training and Certification in Doble, Megger, Dilo, and similar test equipment.
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Journeyman Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Master Electrician License.
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Valid Class A CDL Drivers License.
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 regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold; frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, 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 walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and frequently required to stand; occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; and depth perception.
Position requires overnight travel throughout the state of Arkansas and response when required during irregular work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
Successful completion of prescribed NLC course lessons in Power Delivery Department training program or other prescribed training program as required.
As a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer pre-employment drug test and requires passing a 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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100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- 2 Floating holidays
- Educational assistance
- Paid time off
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Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 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.
