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JOURNEYMAN/HOT APPRENTICE LINEMAN

Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., an Idaho based electric utility, has a position available for a Journeyman/Hot Apprentice Lineman. This position will report to our headquarters in Challis, Idaho. Challis is a small rural community nestled at the gateway of the Frank Church Wilderness, the largest designated primitive area in the Continental U.S.  Challis is a great family-oriented community, and the area abounds with recreational opportunities.

Qualifications:

 Successful completion of an approved apprentice training program and/orjourneyman lineman certification required.

 Hot Apprentice must have completed a minimum of 4300 hours on the job trainingin an approved apprenticeship program.

 Must have or be able to obtain an Idaho Class A Commercial Drivers License.

 Must pass a job-related pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test.

Requirements:

 Performance of all responsibilities required of journeyman lineman status including construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution andtransmission systems.

 Rotational on-call duties.

 Knowledge of RUS construction standards and experience with hot sticks is preferable.

 OSHA certifications.

We offer competitive benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and references to:

Dennis Swindell, Operations Superintendent
Salmon River Electric Co-op Inc.
P.O. Box 384
Challis, ID 83226
Phone: (208) 879-2283 ext. 106
Fax: (208) 879-2596
Email: dennis@srec.org