Jobs

Dispatcher (FT)

Seeking dispatchers to join our team. Ideal candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and be dependable. This position rotates between a 12 hour and 8 hour shift schedule (including holidays and weekends). Ability to communicate verbally with members in a courteous manner.  Ability to sit for a 12-hour shift and regularly lift up to 25 pounds.  Successful candidate must live within a 30-minute drive to JPEC, have a valid driver’s license, maintain good attendance/punctuality record, travel, and participate in designated training programs when necessary.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
• Must have two years of experiences in the transmission, receiving, and relaying of electronic information for utility law enforcement, emergency medical, fire, emergency management, or military organization or as a multi-line telephone receptionist.
• College education in relevant fields may substitute for the required experience (as outlined in above) on a 30 credit hours per year basis.

JPEC offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  Applications are available here. (Please download the application to completed electronically.) Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Apply by mailing your documentation to P.O. Box 4030, Paducah, KY 42002, ATTN: Human Resources, emailing job.applicants@jpenergy.com or online at indeed.com. 

Jackson Purchase Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
 

Line Technician (FT)

Seeking line technicians / journeyman linemen to join our team. The ideal candidates must have a high school diploma or a GED. Must have certification of completion of a JPEC approved apprenticeship program.  Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Must have the physical ability/agility for extended periods of standing, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing and lifting (up to 100 lbs.)  Must be knowledgeable of the National Electrical Safety Code; knowledge of RUS Specifications regarding line construction and maintenance, desirable.  Must have detailed knowledge of all safety requirements of the work being performed.  Must have experience in overhead and underground construction and maintenance.  Must be able to work in severe weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat and cold). Must be able to carry out instructions, meet work schedules, and exchange work information as necessary to expedite workflow.  Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to communicate via radio and telephone.   Must be able to work under pressure and deal with people under difficult circumstances.  Must have a good aptitude for math.  Must be able to work overtime when necessary and accept call-outs after regular working hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.  Must be able to travel, participate in designated training programs and maintain good attendance/punctuality record.  Candidate may be asked to demonstrate their ability to climb poles and perform work off hooks in addition to performing aerial lift work.  Successful candidate must live within a 30-minute drive to JPEC.

JPEC offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  Applications are available here. (Please download the application to completed electronically.) Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Apply by mailing your documentation to P.O. Box 4030, Paducah, KY 42002, ATTN: Human Resources, emailing job.applicants@jpenergy.com or online at indeed.com. 

Jackson Purchase Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.