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Great Place to Work

At Victoria Electric Cooperative, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and thrive.

Serving more than 25,000 meters and over 3,100 miles of line across a six-county service area, VEC plays a vital role in delivering reliable and essential services to our members every day. Our Infinium Internet service continues to expand its reach, helping bring advanced internet services to more members across our service area. With ongoing growth comes exciting challenges, new possibilities, and meaningful work.

We offer competitive compensation, an outstanding comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Retirement Plan that includes a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401k with employer match, Paid Time off, access to Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage options, and much more!  

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to take the next step professionally, VEC and Infinium provide the resources, stability, and opportunities to help you achieve your goals. VEC is dedicated to delivering essential services to our member-owners and the communities we proudly serve.

Explore career opportunities with Victoria Electric Cooperative and Infinium today and discover the benefits of joining a team dedicated to powering connections and building a stronger future.

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Great Place to Live

Downtown VictoriaVictoria is an exceptional place to call home for the employees of Victoria Electric Cooperative and Infinium Internet, as well as for their families. The community offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a friendly small-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor activities including adult and youth sports, fishing, boating, hunting, and coastal recreation, while also benefiting from convenient shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment options. Victoria's central location provides the best of both worlds—a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to nearby metropolitan destinations like the Texas Gulf Coast, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi all within a comfortable driving distance. For those seeking a community where they can build a meaningful career, raise a family, and enjoy a high quality of life, Victoria offers an outstanding place to live, work, and build a lasting future.

Our Benefits

Outstanding Medical Benefits

401k & R&S Retirement

Competitive Compensation

Paid Vacation and Sick

Equal Opportunity   

   
Victoria Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Open Positions

 

First Class Lineman

The First Class Lineman is responsible for providing service, line construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s distribution system; to train in the construction, operation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities. Performs electrical installation and maintenance activities and makes decisions at the job site as to wiring methods and materials to complete the job in compliance with state and national electrical codes and to the member's satisfaction. Provides effective and efficient advice, assistance, and service to the members and consumers to assist them in achieving a safe and efficient electrical operating system. Informs the Manager of Customer Electrical Services of conditions which are unsafe or prevent the proper operation of completed installations so that the Cooperative can assist consumers in correcting hazardous conditions. Prepares time and material reports as required to allow for proper billing. Maintains, accounts for and reconciles material inventories for assigned jobs to help assure that proper materials inventories are available as needed. Makes frequent checks of tools and protective equipment and attends and participates in safety meetings to become aware of safety rules and regulations and to help assure that safe working practices are followed and a safe working environment exists for the individual, fellow employees and consumers. Keeps fully informed of established state and national electrical codes and keeps up to date on required testing and licensing to assure that the Cooperative is meeting the necessary regulations and requirements. In addition to these responsibilities, may be assigned by the Manager of Customer Electrical Services to perform other duties from time to time. Has working knowledge and is accountable for adhering to the bucket/digger and PPE weight limitations. Four years of experience as an Apprentice Electrician required. An additional two years of experience in electrical wiring may be substituted for vocational/technical education. 

 

Operational Compliance Administrator

The Operational Compliance Administrator is responsible for ensuring that the Cooperative adheres to external regulations, internal policies and procedures. The position manages the implementation of all aspects of risk function to include process audits, evaluation of internal and external control structures and procedures, implementation of processes, software, tools and systems to identify, assess measure, manage, monitor and report risks. Practical application of skills in a related type of organization for a minimum of 5 to 7 years is required. Should possess demonstrated management expertise with minimum of 3 years' experience. Accounting principles, auditing experience, rules and regulations. Very good written communication skills, reading comprehension and time management skills. Excellent analytical skills, complex problem solving, written comprehension, oral expression and critical thinking. Ability to handle confidential information. 

 

Information Technology Tech/Intern-PT

Looking for a motivated and tech-savvy Information Technology Tech Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Assist with the day-to-day operations of computer networks including hardware/software support, and special projects including but not limited to network related plans, LAN/WAN/VLAN hardware /software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving. The ideal candidate will assist with clients for hardware/software purchases, product services and support; keep current regarding new hardware/software products for system enhancements and assist to provide support to other technology staff as requested including performing scheduled network tasks. This position will be part-time. 

 

Apply Below

Victoria Electric Cooperative offers competitive compensation, outstanding medical benefits, employer-funded health savings account, 401k with 6% match, retirement and security pension plan, onsite gym, Cooperative discounts, paid vacation, sick leave, and much more! Don’t miss out on this tremendous opportunity.

Email: joinourteam@victoriaelectric.coop