Current Career Opportunities

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Journeyman Lineman - Burns, OR

The Journeyman Lineman in Burns, Oregon, performs all classes of overhead and underground transmission and distribution work. This position starts at $45.80 per hour. 

Safety & Loss Control Manager - La Grande, OR

Work with and through management to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures. Coordinates and implements safety rules, regulations and performs training. 

Substation Technician - Baker City, OR

The Substation Technician is stationed at OTEC’s headquarters in Baker City, Oregon and is responsible for the inspection, operation, construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s 25 substations, and electrical line apparatus.

Communications Coordinator- Baker City, OR

Responsible for the internal and external communication for the cooperative and has reputation management as its highest priority. 

Network Administrator/Analyst - Baker City, OR

Provide technical leadership over the corporate network which includes designing, engineering, installing, configuring, and maintaining the corporate LAN and WAN and supporting end user mobile devices. Develop innovative technology solutions to enhance and enable productivity for the organization. 

System Engineer or Associate System Engineer DOE - Baker City, OR

Responsible for the short and long-term system planning for the cooperative, as well as general engineering duties and special projects of a technical nature. System Engineer may supervise union and non-union employees.

***Position may be filled as Associate OR System Engineer depending on experience/ and qualifications***

Information Technology Intern - Baker City, OR

This position will play a key role in helping the IT team develop and deploy a new website monitoring program for the Cooperative

OTEC is an alcohol and drug-free employer.

Instructions to apply

  1. Download the employment application.

  2. Complete the application and save.

  3. Send your completed application with cover letter and resume via email (email address is located on the application), or call (541) 524-2841 for alternative submission methods.

Applications may also be picked up at any OTEC office or WorkSource Oregon office. Applications may dropped off at any OTEC office, emailed to the address on the application, or mailed to the attention of Human Resources, PO Box 226, Baker City, OR 97814 and must be received or postmarked prior to the closing date, if applicable.

OTEC is an equal opportunity employer.

Oregon Trail Electric is headquartered in Eastern Oregon with the Elkhorn Mountains to the west and the Eagle Cap Mountains to the east. Surrounded by national forest lands, the OTEC service territory is known for unlimited recreational opportunities including, skiing, clear lakes and rivers, hiking trails, excellent camping prospects and an 18-hole golf course.

OTEC employees are dedicated to providing safe, reliable energy and a high level of service excellence to our members. There are many benefits to joining our team. We offer a competitive benefits package and compensation. Applications for employment are only accepted when an employment opportunity exists. At that time, job openings will be posted above. Interviews are by appointment only.