Holston Electric Cooperative and HolstonConnect are currently seeking the following positions below.
Completed applications should be returned or post marked no later than July 31, 2025.
Applications are accepted in office, by mail, or email to: careers@holstonelectric.com. Application link is listed at the bottom of this page.
JOB POSTING 1 OF 2
POSITION: ACCOUNTANT
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Accountant works collaboratively with the finance team to maintain a complete and systematic set of subsidiary records and ledger accounts. This role focuses on Plant Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain accurate financial records by recording transactions and documenting financial status, with emphasis on Plant Accounting and Payroll.
- Process, analyze, and correct payroll data to ensure accurate general ledger entries, proper approvals, and correct paid-time-off balances.
- Reconcile employee benefit calculations and earnings in coordination with Human Resources.
- Manage accounting functions within the Work Order System, including resolving discrepancies related to materials, assets, and labor.
- Assist the Senior Accountant in evaluating, reconciling, auditing, and maintaining accounts to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Support the preparation of regulatory reports for agencies such as TVA, CFC, and the IRS.
- Assist with processing accounts payable, fleet, and general ledger entries.
- Operate proprietary accounting software and perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee and customer information to protect cooperative operations.
- Serve as a backup to the Senior Accountant, Accounting Specialist and Accounting Clerk, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or General Manager.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Five years of experience in Accounting; experience at an electric utility or related industry preferred.
- Must possess strong working knowledge of Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles.
SKILLS:
- Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Excel required.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy are required.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented environment.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and possess the highest levels of integrity and honesty.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Demands for the position are typical of an office environment and must be met to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity to enter data is required.
- Frequently sits, stands, and walks.
- Ability to stoop, bend at knees and waist, squat, and occasionally lift up to 10lbs.
OFFICE HOURS:
- Normal office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- May be required to work outside normal business hours.
RATE OF PAY:
- Commensurate with experience.
- Salary Exempt position.
- Highly competitive benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Sick, Vacation, 401K, and Pension
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must pass drug screen and physical.
- Applicant may be required to take job related pre-employment tests.
- A background check is required.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH July 31, 2025.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO DISABILITY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, OR OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
JOB POSTING 2 OF 2
POSITION: BROADBAND TECHNICIAN
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF BROADBAND OPERATIONS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Broadband Technician is responsible for placing and splicing fiber optic cabling in outside plant and in customer premises, terminating, splicing and installing a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube and ribbon fiber. Other responsibilities shall include performance of aerial construction, including but not limited to, installing aerial fiber and fiber storage (snow shoes), completing pole transfers and performing cleanup work. The Broadband Technician will also perform underground construction activities, including but not limited to, pulling new cable/fiber through conduits, digging up and repairing damaged conduit and underground vaults or pedestals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proficiently use fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter and OTDR. Preferred experience in splicing multiple count (144 count min.) ADSS and armored fiber using ring cuts and butt splices and be able to demonstrative knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Construct, maintain, and operate a Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) gigabit passive optical network (GPON), the active Ethernet System, and any fiber optic plant or fiber optic system.
- Assist in maintaining video reception and video delivery equipment.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot triple play services such as video (in all forms RF, analog, digital, IPTV, and app-based), data (active Ethernet, high-speed Internet over the GPON Network, and direct fiber connections), and voice services (POTS, SIP-based services, and familiarity with VOIP phone systems).
- Troubleshoot and repair damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
- Read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.
- Be available for 7 day / 24 hour stand by periods as needed.
- Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Record and organize paperwork via hardcopy and electronic format.
- Read, comprehend and interpret site plans, construction drawings and scopes of work.
- Thorough understanding of the local permitting process and requirements for all work activities requiring permits, including traffic control.
- Create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment.
- Must attend and participate in regular safety meetings and training.
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of outside plant construction/maintenance experience in telecommunications or utility industry required.
- Proven ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to motivate, lead, teach and train on proper work and safety procedures.
- Strong customer focused service mentality.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Job related certifications such as safety, fiber training, and experience with various manufacturers preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in construction skills, including underground and aerial telecommunication construction techniques, fiber splicing techniques, emergency restoration practices, and general industry knowledge.
- Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools.
- Organized with a strong attention to detail and capable of working with minimum supervision.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Objects weighing approximately 75 pounds are lifted frequently and heavier objects occasionally.
- Identify objects and strand lashes by color frequently.
- Ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift.
- Must work in inclement weather during outages and emergencies.
- Must be able to stand for long periods on varied surfaces.
- Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
- Pole Climbing and use of ladders on poles for accessing aerial fiber plant.
- Subject to temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
OFFICE HOURS:
- Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but may vary for this position.
- May be required to work long and unpredictable hours, including work after normal business hours in the event physical restoration of fiber plant is needed.
- On-call availability is required.
RATE OF PAY:
- $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
- Highly competitive benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Sick, Vacation, Pension Plan, and 401k.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and be able to maintain a driver’s license and DOT medical card.
- Must be insurable by HEC’s insurance carrier.
- Applicant must pass drug screen and physical.
- Applicant may be required to take job related pre-employment tests.
- A background check is required.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH July 31, 2025.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO DISABILITY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, OR OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.