Protection, Metering, & Communication Technician Apprentice - Technician II

Minimum Qualifications

• In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
• EEI Position Testing will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• As a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer pre-employment drug test and must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the state of Arkansas and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments.
• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods.
• Must complete Apprentice Module I & II within 36 months of employment date.

Minimum Experience Required

• Technician I:
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus 2 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to pass the Protection, Metering and Communication Technician I qualification tests within 1 year.
• Technician II:
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus 5 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to pass the Protection, Metering and Communication Technician II qualification tests within 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Civil/Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent
• Formal training and/or Certification in Circuit Breaker, Power Transformer, and/or Transmission Line Maintenance and Testing
• Mobile Crane Operator Certification.
• Training and Certification in Doble, Megger, Dilo, and similar test equipment
• Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician License
• Substation Technician Certification

Benefits

• 2 Retirement Plan Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accruals
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.