Groundman

WHO WE ARE

As an electric cooperative, Hendricks Power is part of the nation's largest energy network which includes 1,000 electric cooperatives, public power districts, power supply generation and transmission cooperatives, statewide associations, regional trade and service associations, supply and manufacturing cooperatives, data processing cooperatives and employee credit unions. Electric cooperatives alone serve 32 million customers in 46 states and cover more land mass than any of the nation's single electric utilities. Electric Cooperatives are also governed by a set of Bylaws. Hendricks Power Cooperative serves more than 35,000 members throughout western central Indiana.

OUR HISTORY

Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 87th anniversary in 2023. Formed in 1936, following the creation of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Hendricks Power Cooperative started with a small meeting of 12 people, farmers and rural residents, unable to convince the local utility, which was owned by investors, to build lines to serve them. They claimed it simply wasn't profitable to provide service to such sparsely-populated areas.

The formal construction of these rural electric lines began in the summer of 1937. On January 1, 1938, the first 122 miles of line were energized. Approximately 400 members received power to their homes and farms for the first time. The name Hendricks County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) was adopted, as the cooperative slowly grew.

Major responsibilities include assisting linemen in the construction, replacement, and maintenance of the electric distribution lines, structures, and equipment. This includes digging holes for utility poles, flagging traffic, framing poles, identifying and assisting with materials, tools and equipment needed for assigned jobs, and loading and unloading material and equipment.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in operating equipment, such as digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, chain saws, and other construction or maintenance related equipment.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• First aid and CPR certified or the ability to obtain.

Personal & Position Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Must hold a Class A Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 180 days.
• Must have the physical ability to perform duties required which include but are not limited to working outside in all weather conditions, manually digging holes for utility poles, lifting objects up to 100lbs, flagging traffic, walking on all types of terrain, and clearing right-of-way of trees.
• Ability to understand and follow cooperative maps, cooperative safety manual, work orders, staking sheets and any type of cooperative forms related to work being performed.
• Ability to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair of the electric distribution system.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good judgement in decision making.
• Must have the ability to read, write and understand sequential processes.
• Ability to meet residency requirements within one year of hire date.
• Must have a good mechanical aptitude to apply craft techniques, processes, and principles.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, members, and others.
• Must be able to work effectively on a daily basis with a variety of individuals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dependable, results-oriented, logical problem solver, who has initiative, strong interpersonal and organizational skills and who likes to work as part of a team environment.

Interested and potentially qualified applicants should apply through the website by Monday, April 8, 2024 at: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/WabashValleyPowerAlliance/hendricks-power

No Phone Calls Please. If you have questions, you may email humanresources@hendrickspower.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.