CVEC is looking for Field Service Technicians, in our Palmyra, VA and Arrington VA offices to perform daily oversight of all collections, service connect, disconnect, and reconnect functions, including scheduling of collection activities.

This position will also respond to and properly handle metering tampering and energy diversion. Connect, disconnect or transfer electric service to members. Verify meter readings as requested by service orders. Perform minor service activities on equipment rated at 240 Volts or below , including: repairing or replacing parts inside of a meter base, installing and removing disconnect collars, surge suppressors, and voltage recording equipment.

All activities will be performed in accordance with established Cooperative Safety Rules, policies, and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Customer service experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Excellent customer service skills.
2. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
3. Excellent oral communications skills.
4. Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
5. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
6. Ability to deal with loose, aggressive dogs.
7. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
8. Ability to calculate figures and transcribe mathematical numbers.
9. Knowledge of basic electrical concepts.
10. Have mechanical aptitude.
11. Must have basic computer skills.
12. Must have ability to read and comprehend maps.

OTHER

1. Must be available for planned or emergency overtime as required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Must have a valid Virginia Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle materials and tools, reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CVEC offers competitive benefits including: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life & Disability Insurances, Elective & Non-Elective 401k Retirement Plan; and Generous Annual Paid Time Off.

Only qualified electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: HR@mycvec.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

CVEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. CVEC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. CVEC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, family, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer: Disability/Veteran

CVEC reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation, to any party.