Journeyman Lineman (Hendricks Power)

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. Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2001. 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 the summer of 1937. On January 1, 1938, the first 122 miles of line was 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. Today, Hendricks Power Cooperative serves over 35,000 members in Hendricks, Putnam, Morgan and Montgomery counties.

Hendricks Power Cooperative is now accepting applications for an experienced Journeyman Lineman. Join our team and help deliver safe, reliable power to more than 40,000 members across Hendricks, Montgomery, Morgan and Putnam Counties.

We are a growing, member-owned rural electric cooperative located just west of Indianapolis in Avon, Indiana. As a progressive utility committed to innovation, member satisfaction and employee development, we continuously invest in preventive maintenance, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, advanced technology and training.

Position Summary

The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for the construction, operation, replacement, and maintenance of electric distribution lines, structures and equipment to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of power to our members. This work includes both primary and secondary circuits on energized and de-energized lines and encompasses overhead and underground distribution systems.

The Journeyman Lineman may direct and oversee the work of Groundmen or Apprentice Linemen as needed and must adhere to all Cooperative safety policies, operating procedures and technical standards. This is a bargaining unit position and subject to random drug and alcohol testing per FMCSA regulations and Cooperative policies.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a recognized four-year apprenticeship program required.
• Department of Labor Registered Journeyman Lineman certification required.
• Experience in electric distribution line construction, operation and maintenance required.
• Electric cooperative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Rural Utilities Service specifications and guidelines, substations, switching devices, transformer banks, oil circuit breakers, voltage regulators, line fuses, line currents, and voltage levels.

Personal & Position Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform all aspects of electric distribution line construction, operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform the physical demands of the job.
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles and other line equipment.
• Must meet residency requirements within one year of hire date.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and service watch schedule.

In addition to a positive work environment and competitive compensation, Hendricks Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, matching 401(k), continuing education and paid time off.

As a member-owned electric cooperative, we are dedicated to supporting our members, investing in our communities and living out the cooperative difference every day. Hendricks Power also operates fiber and utility locating subsidiaries.

Interested and potentially qualified applicants apply at: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/WabashValleyPowerAlliance/hendricks-power by November 6, 2026. No phone calls please. If you have any questions, you may email humanresources@hendrickspower.com.

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