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Farmers Electric Cooperative
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2026 current openings
Texas
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Co-op · before you apply
Farmers Electric Cooperative is hiring linemen. Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a Member-owned utility that provides electric service to over 12,800 connections in nine northwest Missouri counties. With headquarters in Chillicothe, Missouri, Farmers' Electric operates and maintains more than 3,700 miles of electric power lines through its service area.
Step 01. Pay
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at Farmers Electric Cooperative is $29 per hour. Farmers Electric Cooperative benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
The Apprentice Lineman at Farmers Electric Coop assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Farmers Electric Cooperative Operation of the Geographic Information System, Maintaining the land base and utility facilities in the GIS, Maintaining all electric distribution system operations data, Providing mapping updates to Cooperative personnel and Performing quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.
Step 04. Hiring
To become a lineman at Farmers Electric Cooperative requires High school diploma or equivalent and Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
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