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Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative – Hampton, Iowa
Date Posted: March 11, 2026 Type: Full Time
JOB DETAILS
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative (Franklin REC), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Hampton, Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for a Lineman position. The cooperative will consider candidates for either a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman position, depending on experience and qualifications.
Duties include those related to electric distribution service, such as construction, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution lines and related facilities; service work; troubleshooting outages; and other assigned duties. The position reports to the Line Superintendent or Crew Chief.
Franklin REC offers a competitive wage and benefit package and a strong team-oriented work environment.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Franklin REC offers a competitive wage and benefit package.
Journeyman Lineman: $51.23 – $52.48 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Apprentice Lineman: $37.17 – $46.83 per hour, depending on apprenticeship progression.
Benefits include:
Fully funded pension plan
401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options
100% employer-paid health insurance for employee
Paid time off (PTO)
Sick leave
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Telehealth services
And more
Join one of Iowa’s most respected electric cooperatives.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lineworker performs construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the cooperative’s electric distribution system to provide safe and reliable electric service to members.
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate will be hired as either a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman.
The position works as part of the cooperative’s line crew performing overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, and service work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution facilities
Respond to outages and troubleshoot system problems
Climb poles and work from aerial devices in the performance of linework
Install and maintain transformers, conductors, and related equipment
Operate line trucks, digger derricks, and other line construction equipment
Read and interpret staking sheets, work orders, and system maps
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment in safe working condition
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to outages as required
Follow all cooperative safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of a power line program or related technical training preferred
Journeyman applicants must be a qualified Journeyman Lineman with electric distribution experience
Valid driver’s license required
Class A CDL required or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe after hire
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physically demanding work, including climbing poles, lifting heavy materials, and operating equipment used in electric line construction and maintenance.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
The successful candidate must reside within 30 minutes (approximately 15 miles) of the Franklin REC headquarters to meet outage response requirements.
ABOUT FRANKLIN REC
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Hampton, Iowa. The cooperative provides reliable, safe, and affordable electric service to members throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas in north-central Iowa.
Franklin REC is proud to serve our members and communities while maintaining a strong culture of safety and teamwork.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to franklinrec@franklinrec.coop with the subject line:
“Franklin REC Lineman Position”
Thank you for your interest in Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative.
EQUAL OPPURTUNITY EMPLOYER
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative that provides reliable electric services to about 2,000 points of service at homes, businesses and organizations spread across approximately 800 miles of power lines, primarily in Franklin County in the north central part of Iowa. The Cooperative has 15 employees with a 7- member board of directors that is elected by the member-consumers. It's headquartered in Hampton, Iowa, a county seat community of approximately 4,500 people.