Staking Technician
Vernon Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Westby, Wisconsin has an immediate opening for a Staking Technician. This individual would provide assistance in the design of single-phase and multi-phase extensions, highway conflicts, encroachments, subdivision layouts, conversions, and feeder extensions in accordance with applicable RUS, NESC, and Cooperative specifications. Technician would negotiate and record easements and agreements for line extensions and facility additions.
An Associate Degree in Applied Science or two years college level courses in a technical field is required. A minimum of four years utility experience may be substituted for some educational requirements. Mechanical or electrical design and/or surveying experience is preferred. Previous electric utility experience in line design is most desired.
Knowledge of personal computer applications including spreadsheet and word processing is required. Knowledge of electric utility operations and construction, the NESC, and RUS specifications is preferred.
Vernon Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three professional references to employment@vernonelectric.org.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. A full job description can be found by clicking here
What you will need to know:
To apply for a job at Vernon Electric Cooperative, other than CEO/General Manager, you must submit a cover letter, resume and three personal references electronically to: employment@vernonelectric.org. Please give detailed information about previous job duties and responsibilities. Vernon Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Once a position is filled, all applications for that position will be deleted. Your application will not be kept on file.
If the position for which you are applying requires a degree, a license, or is technical in nature, a copy of college transcripts, licenses, or related training certificates may be required.
Resumes that are submitted for vacant positions will be reviewed and screened to ensure that applicants meet the basic requirements for the position. Information on qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring supervisor for consideration on interviews. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
Past employment and education history will be verified and applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information to accomplish this. Falsification of information on resumes will result in immediate termination of the application process.
New hires must show evidence of citizenship, legal residence, or authorization to work in the United States in order to be eligible for employment.
A pre-employment physical is required prior to hire date.
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