Consider an Electric Cooperative Career

The search for a purposeful career can begin and end at your local electric cooperative because working toward a greater purpose is at the heart of the co-op business model. Electric co-ops are community-focused organizations that deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy to the consumer-members they serve.

Electric co-ops need a variety of skill sets to develop new technologies and infrastructure, keep the electric grid secure and power the lives and economy of our local communities.

Check out the job openings below. You may also post your résumé and search for employment with other Kansas electric cooperatives — and electric cooperatives in other states — by visiting our online nationwide Career Center.

KEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Flint Hills Rural Electric is looking to fill the position of Biling Clerk. Qualifications include but are not limited to: HS diploma plus additional training in business skills including knowledge of basic accounting. The billing clerk is responsible for all activities connected to customer accounts (billing and capital credits), balancing of subsidiary records, sales tax record keeping and reporting, service orders, and assisting with phones and customer service. Please send resume to Flint Hills Rural Electric, Attn. Jodi Blackburn, PO Box B, Council Grove, KS 66846 or email to jblackburn@flinthillsrec.com. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Primary Accountabilities:

The CEO/GM is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Cooperative by working with the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. This position is also responsible for administering all the Cooperative’s programs including policy administration, personnel management, strategic planning, human resources, operations, billing, and finance. The General Manager will exercise high-level skills of problem solving and decision-making in matters which have a major impact on the on-going success of the Cooperative.

To view the complete job description, please go here.

To apply please visit HR Partners.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Journeyman Lineman position at Belleville here: https://rollinghills.coop/form/journeyman-lineman-application-b.

Review all open positions by visiting the career page at https://rollinghills.coop/careers.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Journeyman Lineman position at Beloit here: https://www.rollinghills.coop/form/journeyman-lineman.

Review all open positions by visiting the career page at https://rollinghills.coop/careers.

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is seeking a motivated Computer Systems Technician to join our team at our Hays, KS location.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Computer Systems Technician position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=946

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is seeking a motivated Environmental and Science Intern to join our team at our Holcomb, KS location.

 Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Environmental and Science Intern position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=950

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Line Technician Apprentice I – Journey position here:https://ecvu.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SunflowerCareers/jobs/preview/2

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Operator Technician EIC I-IV position here: https://ecvu.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SunflowerCareers/jobs/preview/4

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Operator Technician EIC I-IV position here: https://ecvu.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SunflowerCareers/jobs/preview/3

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Operator Technician Mechanic I-IV position here:https://ecvu.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SunflowerCareers/jobs/preview/5

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Operator Technician Mechanic I-IV position here: https://ecvu.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SunflowerCareers/jobs/preview/6

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is seeking a motivated Structural Design Engineer I to join our team at our Hays or Great Bend, KS location.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Structural Design Engineer I position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=954

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is seeking a motivated Structural Design Engineer Intern to join our team at our Great Bend, KS location.

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Structural Design Engineer Intern position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=952

Interested individuals can learn about this opportunity and apply for the Transmission Engineer I – Senior position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=922

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member owned electrical distribution cooperative dedicated to "Delivering Energy for Life" to our communities in western and central Kansas. We have an opening for an Accountant I with accounting knowledge or experience. This job can be located in our Scott City, Kansas or Great Bend, Kansas offices. Our employees are welcoming and committed to your success and to the success of the department. You will be empowered and exposed to situations that will utilize your experiences and knowledge of accounting, including general ledger accounting, cash management, and credit card reconciliations and coding. You'll have learning opportunities in multiple aspects of utility accounting.

 

Opportunities:

  • Work on different aspects of utility accounting.
  • Provide support to achieve the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally efficient electricity distribution.
  • Enjoy the friendly, hometown atmosphere and give back to your community.
  • Be part of a team who is dedicated, inviting, and knowledgeable.
  • Receive outstanding benefits including a company funded pension and 401(k) match, low health insurance premiums, paid vacation, sick, and holiday time, company paid group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, company paid long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and a continuing education program.
  • Gain experience in an electric utility to further your career, including technical and soft skills.

 

Summary: With limited supervision, processes vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment disbursements in and accurate and timely manner.

 

Top Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma and five (5) years of accounts payable experience.
  • Basic knowledge of double entry accounting for journal reconciliations and strong knowledge of accounting processes for Accounts Payable, including general ledger familiarity for proper expense classification.
  • Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Able to listen and interpret what individuals are asking/telling you.
  • Able to maintain confidential Cooperative and employee information.
  • Able to research 1099 vendor information, new procedures, sales and use tax, and software capabilities using a wide variety of sources including the internet and government publications.
  • Able to independently search out learning opportunities to expand and update accounting knowledge.
  • Able to evaluate a posed question or problem and make competent decisions within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Able to keep files, schedules, and projects organized.
  • Able to use mathematics to solve problems.
  • Detail Oriented.

 

For  a complete list of qualifications and essential functions and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/weci/jobs/3846518-673489.

 

Apprentice/Journey Lineworker - Leoti, Kansas

Do you enjoy working outside? Wheatland Electric is looking for a safety minded individual to work mostly outside as an Apprentice or Journeyman Lineworker. This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and CDL Physical Card for operating commercial vehicles. This position provides on-the-job training for the safe and efficient construction, replacement, operations, and maintenance of Wheatland's electrical system. Apprentice or Journey Lineworker must be able to climb poles, perform pole top rescue, lift heavy objects, and be able to work in weather extremes. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be detail oriented. Nights, weekends, or holidays may be required. Successful applicant will be working with the public and employees and will be required to live within the Leoti, Kansas service area. To view a full job description and apply for this position, please visit our website at https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/weci/jobs/3805021-673489.

Finalist will be required to successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background check, and driver's license check.

We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Wheatland's apprenticeship program is approved for G.I. Benefits.

Wheatland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member owned electrical distribution cooperative dedicated to "Delivering Energy for Life" to our communities in western and central Kansas. We have an opening for a Consumer Services Representative I. This job is located in our Scott City, Kansas office. Our employees are welcoming and committed to your success and to the success of the department. You will be empowered and exposed to situations that will utilize your member service and communication experience and knowledge of cash handling, account maintenance, and new service setup. You'll have learning opportunities in multiple aspects of cooperative member service and account set-up and maintenance.

Opportunities:

  • Work on different aspects of utility account maintenance and support.
  • Provide support to achieve the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally efficient electricity distribution.
  • Enjoy the friendly, hometown atmosphere and give back to your community.
  • Be part of a team who is dedicated, inviting, and knowledgeable.
  • Receive outstanding benefits including a company funded pension and 401(k) match, low health insurance premiums, paid vacation, sick, and holiday time, company paid group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, company paid long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and a continuing education program.
  • Gain experience in an electric utility to further your career, including technical and soft skills.

Summary: Responsible for managing Cooperative member accounts in a professional and timely manner. Efficiently and accurately process cash receipts, changes to service, manage member accounts and maintain individual cash drawers. Responsible for accurately adding new service and equipment into software as installed. Audits member accounts for billing accuracy. Determines needs of members and general public visiting Cooperative offices; escorts or directs to the proper person or department for desired information and/or assistance. To demonstrate to members, co‐workers, and the general public a positive member‐service experience when handling telephone traffic and personal visits to the Cooperative.

Top Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledgeable in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional member service. Ability to resolve complex and sensitive member service problems while remaining calm and professional during member contacts that can be high stress and verbally abusive.
  • Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Able to listen and interpret what individuals are asking/telling you.
  • Able to maintain confidential Cooperative and employee information.
  • Able to research complex and sensitive member service problems through research and investigation of work papers, and discussions with member to find solutions that best benefits the member within Cooperative guidelines.
  • Able to independently search out learning opportunities to expand and update consumer service knowledge.
  • Able to evaluate a posed question or problem and make competent decisions within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Able to keep files, schedules, and projects organized.
  • Detail Oriented.

To review the Job Description for a complete list of qualifications and essential functions and to apply please go to https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/weci/jobs/3822818-673489.

Wheatland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Top 10 Reasons To Consider a Co-op Career

There are many ways to earn a paycheck, but some are more rewarding than others. Here are 10 reasons to consider joining the electric cooperative family.

10. Tech-focused

The electricity industry is at the leading edge of a global energy revolution. Rapid advances in renewable generation, energy storage and smart grid technologies will change the way we use electricity. If you work at an electric cooperative, you can be part of this once-in-a-lifetime industry transformation.

9. Business on a human scale

Cooperatives hold themselves to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity while still maintaining a close-knit, family-friendly working environment. Decisions are made locally by managers who know employees by name, not halfway across the country in some corporate headquarters. Their smaller size and local control also gives co-ops more flexibility to innovate and try new ideas to improve the service they provide.

8. Support a clean environment

Electricity is one of our cleanest energy sources, and as technology improves, electric cars, next-generation heating and cooling systems, home automation and other forms of environmentally beneficial electrification will reduce our reliance on less efficient forms of energy.

7. Retirement security

It might seem a long way off today, but we all need to plan for retirement. Co-op employees deliver a valuable service to their communities, and they’re rewarded for that dedication with outstanding retirement benefits.

6. National reach

America’s 900-plus electric cooperatives serve 47 states and 56 percent of our nation’s landmass. So whether you want to stay in your hometown or explore another part of the country, odds are good that there will be an electric cooperative nearby.

5. Stability

There are no guarantees in life, but some bets are safer than others. Electronics play a critical and growing role in our daily lives, and as our reliance on technology increases, so too will our demand for electricity. As long as we need electricity, we’ll need workers to ensure it is safe, reliable and affordable.

4. Principles, not profit

When you work for an electric cooperative, you’re not helping some out-of-towner get richer. You’re working to serve your friends, family and neighbors who collectively own the cooperative.

3. Join a global movement

As a member of the co-op family, you’re part of something much larger than yourself. The cooperative movement represents a human-centered, ethically driven way of doing business. More than 250 million people around the world earn their living working in cooperatives, and the cooperative economy generates approximately $2.5 trillion in global economic activity each year.

2. Competitive pay

You won’t get rich working for your local electric co-op, but you’ll enjoy excellent pay and benefits that can help you and the people you love achieve the American dream.

1. Build a stronger community

Safe, reliable and affordable energy is critical to the health and prosperity of a community. Electric cooperatives power our homes, schools, farms and businesses, and keep rural America connected to the global economy.