District Manager

CORE Electric Cooperative; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Nine paid holidays

PTO 160 hours/year

Paid parental leave

Education and training reimbursement

Volunteer paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with up to 4% match

Length of service program

Onsite EV charging stations

Onsite gym with massage chairs

Job summary

CORE Electric Cooperative seeks an experienced leader to manage district operations under the Regional Operations Manager. You will supervise teams, drive construction and service delivery, and uphold CORE's safety standards while coordinating budgets and community engagement.

Required are extensive electric utility sector experience, leadership ability, and a strong track record in supervision and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Utility Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility industry.
• Journeyman Lineman certification and field leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and safety regulations; great leadership and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs district operations and administration under the Regional Operations Manager.
• Implements plans, supervises employees, and achieves goals through delegation and motivation.
• Train employees and ensure safety program participation and awareness.
• Coordinate construction and service work, including scheduling and target dates.
• Maintain district warehouse inventory for regular and emergency work.
• Resolve consumer complaints and represent CORE in community activities.
• Prepare the district annual budget and work plan; monitor performance against goals.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Workforce planning

Performance management

Operational decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Utility Management, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary

Responsible to the Regional Operations Manager for the direction and administration of CORE activities in a district area where an established office is maintained and where both service and office personnel are located.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements plans, supervises, and directs employees; and achieves goals by delegation and motivation.
• Measures results through the use of reports and observations and evaluate employee performance against established goals.
• Arranges for all employees to be properly trained in their job tasks.
• Seeks employee involvement and participation in the safety program and creates an attitude of overall safety consciousness.
• Monitors the activities of employees involved in the process of extending service to new consumers to see that each step of the process is completed thoroughly and as rapidly as possible.
• Assignments of specific construction jobs to either CORE or contractor crews and determines construction completion target dates based on projected work load of crews.
• Responsible for maintaining a proper level of inventory in the District warehouse for regular construction, maintenance and service work as well as sufficient stock for most emergency repairs.
• Resolves consumer complaints in such a manner that CORE is respected and well received.
• Participates in community activities and organizations as a representative of CORE.
• Completes the District portion of the system improvement request form when system improvement is needed and forwards to the Sedalia Engineering Department. Reviews system improvement staking sheets before construction.
• Responsible for line patrols of all transmission and distribution lines within the District.
• Works with Vegetation Manager maintaining right-of-way.
• Works with Facilities Director and Manager to properly maintain District office.
• Works with Fleet Manager ensuring CORE owned or operated equipment is properly maintained.
• Reports accidents involving CORE's vehicles or damage claims to CORE’s insurance coordinator and ensures appropriate reporting to CORE’s safety department is completed in a timely manner.
• Complies with CORE approved construction and engineering standards.
• Prepares the proposed annual District budget and work plan.
• Promotes a culture of safety and ensures near misses and close calls are reported in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency with computer applications and technology, paired with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrates capability in sound and strategic leadership, while directing districts’ operations to ensure peak performance and safety.
• Coordinates complex initiatives, facilitates collaboration between teams, and implements solutions to improve operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or as directed.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Utility Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility industry required, including experience in electric operations, construction, maintenance, or engineering.
• Journeyman Lineman certification and field leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of electric utility operations, electrical distribution systems, engineering principles, safety practices, and the business operations of electric utilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including employee supervision, workforce planning, performance management, and operational decision-making.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, and codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and applicable federal, state, county, and local regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain insurability under the Cooperative’s vehicle insurance program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Application Timeline

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 9/10/2026. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not.

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Nine paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave
  
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.

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