Employment Opportunities
Mountain Electric Cooperative Employees are considered an integral part of providing our customers reliable electric service. Educational requirements for positions at Mountain Electric range from a High School Diploma to a variety of different degrees. Mountain Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applications are accepted only at the time of a job opening and must be picked up at the locations listed below:
Positions for the Mountain City office:
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
LINE CLEARANCE FOREMAN
Mountain Electric announces an opening for the position of Line Clearance Foreman at the Mountain City, TN office. If interested, please apply online or in person on a Cooperative application no later than Monday, June 8th, 2026.
Must have excellent knowledge of right-of-way (ROW) maintenance practices with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Should be skilled in areas or directing and controlling the operation and supervision of a ROW crew. Must have a thorough knowledge of line clearance pruning principles and techniques including topping and felling trees in close proximity to energized equipment. Must have practical understanding of line clearance safety standards set forth by OSHA. Must have a basic understanding of electricity and know safe working distance requirements for crew members. Must be able to recognize and know the functions of electric hardware on poles and structures. Must have a high degree of knowledge on tree species in service area, how fast they grow, how strong the wood is, etc. Must be skilled in operating all equipment used by line clearance crew. Must have knowledge in aerial rescue techniques. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) within 6 months of employment.
Wage rate will be based on the union wage and level of experience, with company benefits including: 401K, company paid health insurance, vacation and sick leave.
LINE CLEARANCE POSITION
Mountain Electric Cooperative is seeking a dependable individual to fill a full time line clearance position at the Mountain City office. Primary duties include clearing and trimming electric power line right-of-ways. Requirements are, but not limited to climbing, use of chain saws and other mechanical equipment. This is an entry level position that will prepare the individual for an apprentice lineman position in the future. An apprentice lineman program will also be offered to the employee while employed at the company. Wage rate is based on union wage and experience. Competitive benefits including company paid medical, life insurance, 401(K) saving, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance and others. As a minimum, the applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must reside within the Mountain City district’s service area. Applications are available on our website at www.mountainelectric.com or at the Mountain City office location. Applications for position are accepted only at the Mountain City office at 604 S Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683 or via email at mtninfo@mountainelectric.com.
Applications will be accepted through June 8, 2026.
Mountain Electric is an equal opportunity employer.
Positions for the Newland office:
There are currently no positions available.
Position for the Roan Mountain office:
There are currently no positions available.