Line Superintendent

Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Aledo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is seeking a Line Superintendent to lead the Operations team, directing construction, maintenance, and system reliability. You will work with Engineering, System Operations, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient electric service to members.

This exempt, full‑time role reports to the Director of Operations, requires a strong safety culture, and a track record of managing crews, schedules, and performance metrics to meet utility goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Seven (7) years of electric utility construction and maintenance experience.
• Five (5) years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of operations to ensure alignment with goals and system reliability.
• Lead, develop, and hold operations personnel accountable for performance and safety.
• Oversee safe, reliable construction, maintenance, and inspection of the distribution system.
• Coordinate with Engineering and System Operations to execute projects and maintenance activities.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Judgment

Multi-tasking

Electric distribution

MS Office

Mapping tools

Work management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC)

POSITION PURPOSE

In collaboration with the Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of all operations functions to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service. Leads personnel, contractor performance, and system reliability efforts while ensuring compliance with TCEC standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Internal Responsibility: Leads and collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and System Operations to align priorities, execute work, and ensure safe and reliable system performance. Develops and holds teams accountable for results, safety, and performance.

External Responsibility: Oversees contractors and external partners to ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality work. Supports positive member relations through reliable service and issue resolution.

Principal Accountabilities

• Consistently demonstrates the appropriate tone and applicable lessons learned of leadership principles from Leadership Landmines: 8 management catastrophes and how to avoid them.
• Models the TCEC Essential Attributes as a regular pattern of behavior and self‑awareness. Inspires others to do the same.
• Provides overall leadership of operations to ensure alignment with organizational goals and system reliability.
• Leads, develops, and holds operations personnel accountable for performance and safety.
• Ensures safe, reliable construction, maintenance, and inspection of the distribution system.
• Oversees contractor performance, work quality, and invoice accuracy.
• Establishes priorities, work plans, and schedules to meet operational needs.
• Coordinates with Engineering and System Operations to execute projects and maintenance activities.
• Monitors performance metrics and drives continuous improvement.
• Identifies and resolves operational risks, hazards, and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Minimum seven (7) years of experience in electric utility construction and maintenance. Minimum five (5) years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License or obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

Operational / Functional Experience: Demonstrated experience leading electric distribution construction, maintenance, and outage response. Background includes line operations, switching, troubleshooting, contractor coordination, and safe execution of field activities. Experience overseeing crews, managing work execution, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information, particularly during outages, switching, and field operations. Proven leadership ability to develop teams, set expectations, and drive accountability. Demonstrates sound judgment, problem‑solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Technical proficiency in electric distribution systems, equipment operation, and field practices. Working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office, mapping platforms, and work management software.

POSITION DETAILS

• Position Title: Line Superintendent
• Reports To: Director of Operations
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
• Position Description Effective Date: April 2026

WHY JOIN TCEC

Tri-County Electric Cooperative is guided by ten Essential Attributes that define how we lead, collaborate, and serve with integrity, accountability, and trust. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting reliable electric service for the communities we serve.

This job description is intended to identify the essential functions of a position and should not be interpreted as all‑inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management as needed. TCEC reserves the right to revise or modify the job description as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.