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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
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2026 current openings
Virginia
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Co-op · before you apply
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is hiring linemen. REC is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to nearly 170,000 connections in portions of 22 Virginia counties. REC operates and maintains more than 17,000 miles of power lines through its service area, which ranges from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Step 01. Pay
The average lineman salary in Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is $68544 or an equivalent hourly rate of $33. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
The apprentice lineworkers at Rappahannock Electric work under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. Learn and assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment. Assist Journeyman class with performing distribution switching, documentation and mapping information, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative A Lineman also strings wires, repairs or installs poles, and works with electrical wiring attached to buildings.
Step 04. Hiring
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative lineman required Health insurance,Vision insurance.
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