Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has a position open for a Journeyman/Apprentice Line Worker at its Paxton location. At the option of the hiring committee, this position could be filled as an Apprentice Line Worker. This position is responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Cooperative’s electrical transmission and distribution system, and outage restoration, in a safe and efficient manner.

The major portion of the workday involves general activities of line construction, including construction and maintenance of overhead and underground facilities. Individual must have the ability to perform work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Line workers are subject to call 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays and long periods of work in all types of weather conditions. Line workers must reside not more than twenty-five driving miles from the reporting location.

More information on this position can be found on our Employment page.