Journeyman Lineman or Pre-Apprentice Lineman

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) is a cooperative delivering safe and reliable electric service, through people who provide exceptional support to our member-owners and the communities we serve. SSVEC is a not for profit, member owned distribution cooperative providing electricity to more than 51,000 services over some 4,100 miles of energized line. Located in southeastern Arizona. SSVEC is dedicated to community growth, quality of life and a positive vision for the future.

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineman or Pre-Apprentice Lineman in Willcox or Sierra Vista, AZ.

The successful individual will perform climbing and non-climbing tasks necessary in the construction and maintenance operations of overhead and underground electric facilities. These positions involve manual labor such as shoveling, digging trenches, setting poles and back filling and tamping, operating heavy equipment, etc. The successful candidate will safely perform technical work involving the performance of all tasks associated with the construction, maintenance, and operation of SSVEC's electrical system by performing all line work involved in the day-to-day operation of SSVEC's electric system, including transmission, overhead, and underground distribution power lines, substations and switching yards, outage mitigation and executing switching programs.

• Journeyman Linemen requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of a Lineman Apprenticeship program, and satisfactory on-the-job skills evaluation by SSVEC management.
• Pre-Apprentice Lineman requirements are high school diploma or equivalent (required) and working knowledge of basic electricity (preferred).

If hired, you must be able to obtain or possess a valid Arizona Commercial Driver's license. All offers of employment are contingent on passing physical, drug screen, criminal and driving background checks, and employment reference checks.

SSVEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications as well as a comprehensive benefits program.

Applications can be submitted online ec.org. Please submit your application by Wednesday, March 4, 2026
. Contact Human Resources Department at  for more information.

SSVEC is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled employer.