ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Caney Valley Electric is accepting resumes for an electric utility apprentice lineman position.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist linemen in construction/maintenance of the electric system following NESC procedures
- Enroll & follow through on completing the lineman Merchant Training Course, or equivalent
- Participate in the "after-hours on-call" status rotation
* Be available 24/7 to work restoring power during extreme storm conditions
* Provide own lineman equipment including climbing belt, hooks and boots
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Must have or obtain a minimum Class B CDL drivers license
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical & drug/alcohol screening
- Must pass background check with no felony convictions
- Have physical abilities to climb high-line poles, handle and work with heavy line material, equipment and apparatus
- Have ability to read electric system maps
* Have ability to interpret line construction staking sheets
* Must reside within 30 minutes of the cooperative's office
* Must be able to perform work in close coordination and communication with fellow linemen. Being a "team player" is most essential due to the extreme hazardous environment in which work is performed.
Preferred
Actual experience in lineman work, including pole climbing.
Please Submit Resumes by
April 23, 2025
to
Line Operations
Caney Valley Electric
PO Box 308
401 Lawrence
Cedar Vale, KS 67024-0308
Caney Valley Electric is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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Board of Trustees
Caney Valley Electric has a 9-member Board, elected by the members, that makes decisions affecting major requirements of the cooperative. Members can contact any of them at any time for information regarding the cooperative. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the cooperative's office in Cedar Vale.
Chris Kelly, Grenola, President
Steve Clark, Havana, Vice President
Stephanie Ollenborger, Grenola, Secretary/Treasurer
Trey Clapp, Cedar Vale, Trustee
Alex Fulsom, Howard, Trustee
Dan Hubert, Sedan, Trustee
Jack Newcomb, Elk City, Trustee
Barry Speer, Cedar Vale, Trustee
Steve Warburton, Cedar Vale, Trustee

Management & Staff
Allen Zadorozny, General Manager
Debbie Wall, Administrative Specialist
Becky Williams, Technology Manager
Joni Hubert, Cashier/Receptionist
Kitty Sweaney, Accounting and HR Manager
Julia Jarboe, Cashier/Receptionist
Craig Lampson, Line Superintendent
Montana Johnson, Systems Operations Manager
Brian Smylie, Line Foreman
Brad Brown, Line Foreman
Charley Ellis, Journeyman Lineman
Aaron Evans Journeyman Lineman. GIS Systems Coordinator
Denton Holt, Journeyman Lineman
Katlin Wilson, Journeyman Lineman
Tom Everett, Equipment Operator/Safety Officer
Garrett Bane, Journeyman Lineman
Braiden Mattocks, Apprentice Lineman
Braden Snyder, Apprentice Lineman
Tate Stewart, Apprentice Lineman