Operations Technician

Overview

Are you an experienced lineworker who loves the thrill of linework and is ready to put that experience to work in a new way? Are you a natural problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a desire to see the bigger picture of electric system operations? If your knowledge expands from the pole-top to the substation—and you are looking to stay hands-on while expanding your skills into inspections, staking, system analysis, and substation work—Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC), may have the next step in your career.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong linework fundamentals, sound judgement, and a commitment to safety to support the day-to-day reliability of our system. At CAEC, we do more than keep the lights on—we strengthen the communities we serve through safe, reliable, and resilient electric and fiber systems.

We welcome linework candidates with the following education, experience, and qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least six years of electric distribution linework experience; completion of a lineman apprenticeship program preferred
• Strong working knowledge of electric distribution construction and maintenance, with the ability to analyze system conditions, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assess safety and reliability risks
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn engineering, GIS, and inspection software
• Valid Alabama driver’s license, up to and including a Class A CDL
• Ability to meet residency, on-call, system outage/emergency response requirements, and mutual aid restoration effort expectations

You will play a critical role in system reliability, safety, and outage prevention by:

• Performing inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational testing of electric, metering, and fiber equipment
• Documenting system conditions using inspection software, photographs, GPS data, and detailed notes, and tracking corrective actions to resolution
• Preparing staking sheets, construction drawings, and material lists for work orders, retirements, and pole changeouts using GIS and work management systems
• Coordinating with engineering and operations teams to test and verify relay, recloser, and regulator settings and assist with substation switching activities

At CAEC we don’t just offer jobs—we build long-term careers. You’ll receive competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to stay connected to the field while expanding your technical knowledge and taking on new challenges.

Ready to take the next step in your career and put your linework experience to work in a new way? Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view the job description and apply today.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify Cooperative’s Human Resources Department at

Final date to receive applications is 02/15/2026

CAEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace