Entry Level Line Worker/Right of Way

Dixie Electric Cooperative is currently seeking an Entry Level Line Worker to work on the Right of Way team at our Union Springs Office.  Qualified candidate(s) are required to live or relocate within 25 miles of the Union Springs office (402 East Blackmon) or within a 6-mile radius of the Beehive Substation located at Beehive Road (Lee Co Rd 10) in Auburn.  The Right of Way team is responsible for maintaining and protecting the utility’s right-of-way corridors to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities. The selected candidate(s) will be predominantly working on the Right-of-Way Team but will be actively engaged in acquiring skills to progress up to a Journey Level Line Technician position. The following duties and responsibilities provide a summary of job expectations: 

• Operates tractor, bush hog, chain saws, and other heavy right of way clearing equipment
• Assist crews with the construction and/or maintenance of electric and/or water distribution lines and/or services.
• Adhere to the Cooperative’s guidelines for quality work and safe work practices, including the handling of both above and underground cable, “hot” wires, at the end of a hot stick and the climbing of utility poles under direct supervision.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Complete necessary records
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and emergency restoration efforts during storms and outage events as needed
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to the success of the Cooperative
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude
• Attending training classes

Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a valid driver’s license.  Certification through a line worker training program is preferred. Class A - Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred or ability to obtain within six months of employment. CDL must be maintained throughout employment.  This position requires successful candidates to have the ability to climb electric poles, to lift up to 100 pounds unassisted, perform operations from a bucket at heights necessary to accomplish tasks associated with electric utility work, as well as the ability to move around on rough terrain, including green field and brownfield construction sites.

Dixie Electric Cooperative offers an excellent salary and benefit package. Applicants should apply online at the following website:

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/dixiecoop/jobs/4135040-508094

All applications must be submitted no later than close of business on July 27, 2026

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out by email to careers@dixie.coop

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Dixie Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

About Dixie Electric Cooperative

Dixie Electric Cooperative is one of the fastest growing electric cooperatives in Alabama. As a member-owned electric utility, we are owned by those we serve. Unlike an investor-owned utility that is in business to make a profit for investors and shareholders, your cooperative is a non-profit organization. We operate under the cooperative business model that is based on seven principles: 1. Voluntary and Open Membership — Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination. 2. Member Control — Cooperatives are controlled by their members — those who buy the goods or use the services of the cooperative—who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. 3. Members' Economic Participation — Members contribute equally to, and control, the capital of the cooperative. This benefits members in proportion to the business they conduct with the cooperative rather than on the capital invested. 4. Autonomy and Independence — Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.... If the co-op enters into agreements with other organizations or raises capital from external sources, it is done so based on terms that ensure control by the members and maintains the cooperative’s autonomy. 5. Education, Training and Information — Cooperatives provide education and training for members, trustees, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative. Members also inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperatives. 6. Cooperation among Cooperatives — Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures. 7. Concern for Community — While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by the members.

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