Anyone interested in being considered for employment with Black River MUST have a current application on file. Applications and resumes can be emailed to: BREC-HR@blackriver.coop or mailed to: Human Resources, Black River Electric, PO Box 130, Sumter, SC 29151.
Black River Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a critical infrastructure employer. We do not currently offer any remote (work from home) positions.
Although critical infrastructure employers have an obligation to manage the continuation of work, we endeavor to respond to COVID-19 in a way that best protects the health of workers and the general public by following S.C. DHEC guidelines for essential workers.
It is the preference of the cooperative that all employees live within Lee, Clarendon, Kershaw or Sumter counties. This preference is based on community involvement and responsiveness of employees as it relates to the service (including after hours and emergency response) we are expected to provide to our membership. *Response time to an employee’s respective on-call duty location shall not exceed 50 minutes.* BREC does not currently offer a relocation package.
Lineman Trainee
(apprentice or experienced)
This position requires continuous learning, on-the job training, classroom/coursework and testing related to linework and safety.
Work Conditions:
Essential Job Functions
General Qualifications
*Preferred: 1 year experience in electrical linework (distribution), CDL (A Class manual) or completion of lineworker certification.*