The Victory Electric Cooperative Assn., Inc. in Dodge City, Kan., is seeking a full-time Lineman.

General Duties:
• Must read and understand the cooperative expected safe work practices manual.
• Assist lineman or crew with the various aspects of line maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Required to hand lineman necessary protective equipment needed for work being done (i.e. hotsticks, rubber goods, blankets,         gloves, etc.)
• Prepare and assemble various line apparatus required for particular work being performed.
• Drive and operate the various Victory Electric vehicles.
• Keep work areas clean and organized. Pick up scrap wire, boxes, and other discarded materials.
• Communicate with office and/or other crews using three-part communication.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Stock trucks with material commonly used on a daily basis.
• Assist with cleaning warehouse and storage yard area.
• Assist with washing and maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Assist with cleaning protective equipment (hotsticks and rubber goods).
• Use of various hand and power tools.
• Assist with loading of various materials onto trucks and/or trailers.
• Any and all other duties assigned by line supervisor/Journeyman.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate with others and to understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to work outside regular scheduled hours and be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work.
• Ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, sitting, crouching and/or stooping.
• Ability to push, pull and position tools, equipment and structural material weighing in excess of 80 pounds.
• Ability to lift loads weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work from various heights.
• Ability to work on smooth or uneven surfaces and under varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to work with both arms overhead.
• Ability to grip and hold lines and ropes with up to 75 pounds weight.
• Ability to work with small components.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform hurtman rescue annually and meet proficiency guidelines.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid commercial driver’s license (Class A) with the State of Kansas.
• Ability to respond to after-hours outages, emergencies or other situations within thirty (30) minutes.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Linemen school diploma (preferred)

Additional Overhead and Underground Duties may be required based on experience.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management as required. Victory Electric reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 

We have a competitive benefit package including health, dental and vision insurance. A defined benefit pension plan with an age 62 retirement that has a lump-sum pay out. We also have a defined contribution 401k plan. Other benefits include, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business travel insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Some other benefits available are Aflac, Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, and MetLife.

Pre-employment drug screening and physical, criminal background check, and motor vehicle check is required. Victory Electric is an equal opportunity action employer. Position opened until filled. Individuals should mail/fax/email their cover letter & résumé to: Victory Electric Cooperative • PO Box 1335 • Dodge City, KS 67801 • Fax: 620.227.8948 • Email: hr@victoryelectric.net. No phone calls please.