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A Great Place to Work!

Farmers’ Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Chillicothe, Missouri serving approximately 13,000 meters. Farmers’ Electric employs 37 people, including many who live in our service area. Our employees are committed to the Cooperative and are guided by our simple Mission Statement: Safety, Member-Owner, Delivery of Power. We are committed to the safety of our employees, Members, and our communities. We work for our Member-Owners and reflect their values. On Delivery of Power, we are committed to our Members and our co-workers to provide services vital to the lives of others.

Here are a few reasons why Farmers’ Electric is a great place to work:

  • We invest in employee development and advancement
  • We are active in the communities that we live in and serve
  • We provide a comprehensive employee benefit program
  • We are a forward-thinking organization with amazing people

Working at Farmers' Electric Cooperative is more than a job, it is a career filled with challenges, rewarding experiences, state-of-the-art tools, and exceptional benefits. We are searching for talented, enthusiastic people to contribute to our Team. Opportunities exist to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry.

 

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Staking Technician

Farmers’ Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Staking Technician to work at the business office in Chillicothe, Missouri.  The position is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager and Engineering Coordinator/Dispatcher in day-to-day operations activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Surveys and stakes new services, service changes, conversions, retirement, and maintenance.

  • Prepares staking sheets, work schedules and special drawings as required.

  • Prepares material list for work orders.

  • Prepares right-of-way easements including legal descriptions and files at appropriate county courthouse.

  • Prepares estimates for labor costs as needed.

  • Inspects completed construction work to ensure that line is built to meet codes and specifications.

  • Patrols the lines and checks for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions and notifies supervisor of problems.

  • Takes operations related phone calls/walk-ins regarding new services, service upgrades and relocations.

  • Creates and maintains consumer application files for new line extension requests and new services.

  • Assists in the creation and maintenance of work order records and service orders. Processes work orders daily keeping all records in order.

  • Serves as a backup to Dispatcher.

Qualifications and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent education and valid CDL required. Additional training in surveying and/or drafting and prior experience in electric utility construction or related field is preferred. 

This is an ideal position for someone looking for a career with a stable, well-respected and established organization. Our benefits include a competitive salary, medical, 401k match, defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Lacey Capps, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, 201 W Business 36, Chillicothe MO 64601 or lacey@fec-co.com by September 27, 2021.

Brush Control Laborer

Farmers’ Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Brush Control Laborer. This position is based at the Cooperative headquarters in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Position Summary:  The position will assist in the maintenance of the Cooperative’s Right-of-Way using spraying equipment as well as chainsaws to cut trees and vegetation underneath and around electric distribution lines.

Qualifications and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent education and valid CDL required.

To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Lacey Capps, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, 201 W Business 36, Chillicothe MO 64601 or lacey@fec-co.com. Position open until filled

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These positions are ideal for someone looking for a career with a stable, well-respected and established organization. Our benefits include a competitive salary, medical, 401k match, defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Farmers’ Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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