Step 01. Pay
Big Rivers Electric Corporation Lineman Pay and Salary Information
At Big Rivers Electric Corporation Lineperson hourly pay in the United States is $38.73 per hour. Big Rivers Electric Corporation has health insurance program.

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Big Rivers Electric Corporation
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2026 current openings
Kentucky
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Big Rivers Electric Corporation is hiring linemen. Incorporated in June of 1961, the mission of Big Rivers is to safely deliver low cost, reliable wholesale power and cost-effective shared services desired by the members. Big Rivers Electric Corporation provide wholesale electric power and services to three distribution cooperative members across 22 counties in western Kentucky.
Step 01. Pay
At Big Rivers Electric Corporation Lineperson hourly pay in the United States is $38.73 per hour. Big Rivers Electric Corporation has health insurance program.
Step 02. Apprentice
The lineworker apprentice at Big Rivers Electric Cooperative are responsible for a variety of tasks and accepts assignments from Line Supervisor on shift and shall be assigned to work directly with a 1st Class Lineman. Learns to perform those tasks required in the construction, maintenance or operation of electrical power transmission and distribution facilities. Lineman Apprentice I shall be assigned to a Line Supervisor on 1 of 4 rotating shift schedule: midnight to 08:00 a.m.; 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.; and 04:00 p.m. to midnight and a swing-shift.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Big Rivers Electric Corporation responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Lisa Garrett, Director Human Resources. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above and/or file a written complaint with this organization
Step 04. Hiring
Lineman at Big Rivers Electric Corporation requirements include three years overhead lineman experience, Class A commercial driver's license with clean driving record, certified in glove and hot stick work on energized lines. Ability to lift/carry 75 pounds, perform heavy physical work and walk long distances over rough terrain.
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