POSITION OPENINGS
CLASS A LINEMAN
Posting Opens: December 30, 2025
Position Location: Homer Office
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Applicant must have five years of progressively responsible experience in performing electrical line work, two years of which shall be in service as a Class B Lineman or its equivalent.
- Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals in the completion of duties.
- Must be able to complete reports and other paperwork and should be able to perform mathematical calculations.
- Must be familiar with the National Electrical Safety Code and RUS Construction/Materials Specifications utilized in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead distribution lines and substations.
- Must know and practice first aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. Successful completion of all training modules of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Training Program or an equivalent apprenticeship program is required.
- Applicants must be able to operate assigned equipment including buckets, digger trucks, dozers, forklifts, backhoes, trenchers, winches, drills, chainsaws, and high compression tools.
- Position requires climbing and standing in hydraulic bucket to work at heights installing transformers or line equipment, often working in awkward positions.
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Some overtime may be required.
- Frequently moves and/or carries materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
- Shovels dirt, works around noisy equipment and visually inspects work for safe work conditions.
- Occasionally works with energized lines.
- Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other seasonal weather events.
LICENSING & TESTING REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License.
- Must be able to perform a pole top rescue as well as a bucket rescue.
- Must be able to complete the duties as described in the position description.
- After an offer of employment has been made, a physical is required which may include both drug and alcohol testing.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates for this position should submit an application to Human Resources. Should none of the applicants be fully qualified as described above, the Cooperative reserves the right to, in its sole discretion, select the best qualified applicant from amongst the group applying for the position or to conduct an external search for a suitably qualified applicant.
Claiborne Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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GIS/MAPPING TECHNICIAN
Posting Opens: October 6, 2025
Position Location: Farmerville District
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
•An associate’s degree in GIS, Technical Drawing or equivalent is preferred.
•Must be able to operate the cooperative’s mapping software, computer, and associated equipment.
•Must also be able to utilize typical office productivity computer software and other office equipment.
•The ideal candidate will have experience in a utility or engineering workplace.
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•This position requires office and field work.
•Some overtime may be required.
•In times of extreme emergency, may be required to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
LICENSING & TESTING REQUIREMENTS
•Must possess a valid Class A Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License.
•Must be able to complete all activities described in the position description.
•Following an offer of employment, the applicant must pass a physical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Cover letter and resume’ may be submitted to jobs@our.coop. All documents should be transmitted electronically, preferably in PDF format.
Claiborne Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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MANAGER of ENGINEERING
Claiborne Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Manager of Engineering. This position will be responsible for the design, development, testing, coordination, and maintenance of the Cooperative’s electric plant. The chosen candidate will be responsible for ensuring that power is provided in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. Candidates should be able to evaluate electrical loading and reliability on the electric distribution system to provide system maintenance and expansion that maximizes safety and service reliability for new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Job duties will involve participation in the review of distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission outage events. This will include researching outage information, identifying specific outage patterns and problems, and completing follow-up activities associated with the investigation, mitigation or prevention of outages on the electric distribution system. as well as involvement in the resolution of less complex power quality issues.
Candidates must be able to perform all engineering related functions as required, according to applicable policies, procedures, and standards.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge obtained through significant experience in distribution utility operations
- Ability to apply engineering theory in the design, construction, and operation of electric distribution lines, transmission lines, and substations.
- In-depth knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code, RUS Materials, and Claiborne Electric Cooperative’s engineering policies and practices
- Ability to perform voltage drop analysis, fault current analysis, transformer sizing, conductor sizing, conduit sizing, sag and tension clearances, proper voltages, service type, meter types, and system coordination
- Familiarity with Advanced Metering Infrastructure and system-modeling software packages
- Ability to serve as the Cooperative’s point of contact for federal and state reliability requirements and programs.
- Ability to operate computer terminals and personal computers.
- Possession of a valid Louisiana driver’s license is required
- Ability to perform the activities necessary to complete work assignments described in the position description
- Ability to accurately prepare a variety of reports
- Ability to assist in preparing RFP and bid packages for construction and maintenance services
- Ability to walk for extended periods, climb, carry up to 50 pounds, and work in awkward positions (standing, kneeling, etc.)
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
This position requires office and field work. Some irregular hours may be required during emergency situations.
After an offer of employment has been made, a physical is required which may include both drug and alcohol testing.
Cover letter and resume’ may be submitted to jobs@our.coop. All documents should be transmitted electronically, preferably in PDF format.
Claiborne Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.