Line Technician A or Apprentice Line Technician

About the role

Consolidated Cooperative is seeking a Line Technician A or Apprentice Line Technician to join its safety‑focused operations team. The role involves hands‑on work constructing, operating, maintaining, and servicing electric distribution lines for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all phases of electric line construction, operation, maintenance, and service work.
• Interpret field prints and switching diagrams to ensure correct installation and repairs.
• Work aloft on poles, towers, and structures, including use of bucket trucks.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to complete the Ohio Line Worker Training (COLT) program or have completed a Journeyman Line Technician program.
• Valid Class A CDL and Medical Examiner’s Certificate or ability to obtain them.

Required skills

• Knowledge of electricity fundamentals, circuit connections, line voltages, phasing, transformer connections, and switching devices.
• Understanding of transmission and distribution standards and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams.
• Capability to work safely aloft on poles, towers, and bucket trucks.

What we offer

• Paid personal, vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• 401(k) with up to 7% co‑op contribution plus a defined retirement plan.
• Dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance paid for employee; medical coverage at minimal cost.
• Education and development opportunities.