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Great Place to Work

Victoria Electric Cooperative, as an equal opportunity employer, provides a multitude of benefits for its employees. Providing service to over 19,487 residential meters and 3,034 commercial meters, there is always something to be done. Phasing out to become a service provider to all VEC members, our internet company Infinium is also working behind the scenes to grow. Competitive compensation is offered to all employees at VEC and Infinium, as well as terrific medical benefits accompanied by an employer-funded health savings account. Tremendous opportunities await those who are looking forward to prioritizing their career with Victoria Electric Cooperative or Infinium. Learn more about career opportunities with Victoria Electric Cooperative and the great benefits which await you today.

Great Place to Live

The Crossroads region is a great place to live as Victoria Electric Cooperative and Infinium Internet have both made their home within the community here. Because the employees of the Victoria Electric Cooperative and Infinium both live and work here, they share many of the same concerns of the residents here regarding health and membership within the community. Dedicated to improving the surrounding areas of the Crossroads Region, the quality of life here only continues to increase due to the outstanding work our employees complete day in and day out. Explore why Victoria and The Crossroads region is thriving in this industry.

Our Benefits

Outstanding Medical Benefits

401k & R&S Retirement

Competitive Compensation

Paid Vacation and Sick

Equal Opportunity   

   
Victoria Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Open Positions

Apprentice Lineworker

The Apprentice Lineworker is responsible for building, maintaining and repairing overhead and underground power distribution lines within the scope of training and certification. All work must be done in a safe and efficient manager and within the accepted operations standards. The position will prepare vehicles for construction or maintenance projects which may include fueling, loading poles, stocking materials and supplies, inspecting machinery and equipment. Also perform all inspection for preventive maintenance on bucket truck and digger as needed. Will be required to drive and operate bucket truck, digger, trencher, forklift and skid loader to frame and set poles, lay wire, tie wire, connect and disconnect services and tree trimming. Will take direction from a senior apprentice to construct and maintain power lines within the scope of training and certification. Climbing poles of all types and performing jobs is a requirement. The ideal candidate cannot be scared of heights and will be required work in inclement weather and varied temperatures when necessary. HSD or equivalent is required. Will consider prior experience and education from the VEC lineworker certification school at Victoria College. Prefer 2 year associate degree specializing in lineworker from a technical college. Valid Drivers License required, CDL preferred or ability to to obtain CDL. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with frequent physical activity. Visual color discrimination is required to differentiate wire and part colors. 

Fiber Optic Splicer

This position will perform work both inside and outside. The position is responsible for all fiber optic connections. This position will be responsible for construction, maintenance and testing of all aspects of VEC's and Infinium's fiber optic plant. All work activities will promote and maintain the broadband business and the satisfaction of our members. The position is responsible for Splicing or patching all fiber optic panels or cables in accordance with the work orders or splice diagrams. Climb up and down poles to install or remove fiber optic coils and splice cases as necessary. Troubleshoot all fiber optic outside plan and member/customer premise electronics. Install fiber optic cable, hand holes and other related task. Have the ability to trouble shoot and learn all phases of fiber installation. HSD or equivalent required. Texas driver's license required. MS Suite preferred. Work is predominately outside in varied temperatures. 

Network Analyst

The Network Analyst will be developing, implementing and supporting complex networking solutions to address a variety of the internet business needs. This position serves as a liaison and onsite resource for network configurations (i.e. routing and switching core infrastructure and network management tools. The position will also participate in network infrastructure, provision new equipment for new customer base and attend architectural discussion to ensure solution are designed and successful implementation. Bachelors Degree in Computer information technology preferred with a minimum of 3-5 years experience with service provider network design and support. Understanding and application in network protocols is necessary. 

Staking Technician

The  staking technician designs, stakes, maps and inspects primary, secondary and service installations for new services, system improvements, sectionalizing equipment and retirements of existing facilities in compliance with Rural Utilities Services (RUS) specifications and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) that provides safe, prompt, efficient and reliable electric service to Victoria Electric Cooperative's (VEC) members. Responsible for interacting and collaborating with operations and line crews. High School Diploma is required. A degree and/or experience relating to electrical design or the electric utility industry is preferred. Two plus year's experience in electrical distribution staking or design is preferred. Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) for updating and ability to review and understand maps, subdivision plots, railroads, highway and other utilities in connection with preparing new system maps for locating distribution lines. This position is primarily outside in varying weather conditions. 

 

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Victoria Electric Cooperative offers competitive compensation, outstanding medical benefits, employer-funded health savings account, 401k with 6% match, retirement and security pension plan, onsite gym, Cooperative discounts, paid vacation, sick leave, and much more! Don’t miss out on this tremendous opportunity.

Email: joinourteam@victoriaelectric.coop