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A typical day for an employee at First Electric Cooperative often involves a mix of hands-on fieldwork—such as maintaining, repairing, or installing power lines—and office duties like system monitoring and reporting. Team members work closely together to troubleshoot outages, respond to service requests, and ensure the safety and reliability of the electric grid. While some roles focus more on customer service or administrative tasks, most team members rotate on-call schedules to address urgent utility issues. The collaborative environment encourages ongoing learning, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

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To excel at First Electric Cooperative, employees typically require knowledge of electrical systems, safety protocols, and relevant trade certifications or degrees in fields like electrical engineering or utility management. Familiarity with specialized utility management software, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and industry tools such as SCADA systems is important for daily operations. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and professional communication are invaluable soft skills for effective fieldwork and customer service. These combined skills ensure the delivery of reliable electrical services and foster a safe, collaborative work environment.

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A First Electric Cooperative job involves working for a member-owned electric utility that provides power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Employees may work in various roles, such as lineworkers, engineers, customer service representatives, and administrative professionals, to ensure safe and reliable electricity distribution. These jobs often focus on maintaining electrical infrastructure, responding to outages, and assisting members with their energy needs. Positions typically require technical skills, safety training, and a commitment to service excellence.

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Infographic showing various First Electric Cooperative job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,834 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

3rd Year Apprentice to Journeyman Lineman

First Electric Cooperative

Benton, AR • On-site

$42.40 - $63.60/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

3rd YEAR APPRENTICE LINEMAN

Education
High School graduate or equivalent is required.

Experience
Three years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing.

Job Knowledge
Should have basic knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts. Should be familiar with Rural Electric Construction Specifications. Should be familiar with the safety rules and regulations in accordance with First Electric Cooperative Corporation, State Labor Department, and OSHA.

Abilities and Skills
Must be capable of performing the essential functions associated with the 3rd Year Apprentice Lineman classification. Must have the ability to use tact in dealing with members, fellow employees and the general public. Must possess a current Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL). Must have the ability to opeate a computer and/or an electronic tablet. This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety.

Working Conditions
Work performed primarily outside. Subject to work on weekends, at night and during severe weather conditions. This position subject to residency requirements for "on call" and response purposes. The commute from home to the reporting office must be within 35 minutes.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

4th YEAR APPRENTICE LINEMAN

Education
High School graduate or equivalent is required.

Experience
Four years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing.

Job Knowledge
Should have a good basic knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts. Should be familiar with Rural Electric Construction Specifications. Should have the ability to troubleshoot problems on electric lines. Must be familiar with the safety rules and regulations in accordance with First Electric Cooperative Corporation, State Labor Department, and OSHA

Abilities and Skills
Must be capable of performing the essential functions associated with the 4th Year Apprentice Lineman classification. Must have the ability to use tact in dealing with members, fellow employees and the general public. Must possess a current Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL). Must have the ability to operate a computer and/or an electronic tablet. Must have the ability to operate applicable computer programs/software. This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety.

Working Conditions
Work performed primarily outside. Subject to work on weekends, at night and during severe weather conditions. This position subject to residency requirements for "on call" and response purposes. The commute from home to the reporting office must be within 35 minutes.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

Education
High School graduate or equivalent is required.

Experience
Five years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing.

Job Knowledge
Must have a good knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts. Should be familiar with Rural Electric Construction Specifications. Should have the ability to troubleshoot problems on electric lines. Must be familiar with the safety rules and regulations in accordance with First Electric Cooperative Corporation, State Labor Department, and OSHA.

Abilities and Skills
Must have the ability to teach and train employees the duties and responsibilities of their job, to motivate people, and promote leadership. Must have the ability to use tact in dealing with members, fellow employees and the general public. Must possess a current Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL). Must have the ability to operate a computer and/or an electronic tablet. Must have the ability to operate applicable computer programs/software. This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety.

Working Conditions
Work performed primarily outside. Subject to work on weekends, at night and during severe weather conditions. This position subject to residency requirements for "on call" and response purposes. The commute from home to the reporting office must be within 35 minutes.


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