⚡ Caney Fork Electric Cooperative Hiring Apprentice Groundman in Sparta – Entry-Level Line Crew Position

Caney Fork Electric Cooperative is actively recruiting for a full-time Apprentice Groundman role at its Sparta office, offering an entry point into the utility industry for candidates willing to learn skilled trade work on the Cumberland Plateau and surrounding regions. The position supports the cooperative’s mission to deliver reliable electricity to communities across Middle Tennessee while building a pipeline of trained line workers.

📍 What the Role Involves

The Apprentice Groundman position is designed as an entry-level opportunity for candidates ready to work outdoors and grow into the electrical utility trade. Responsibilities include assisting line crews with daily field work and material handling, safely operating tools and equipment, following safety procedures and completing required training, and assisting with pole setting, digging, anchors, and other line work. The role also includes providing professional, courteous service to the public and participating in on-call and after-hours outage response-meaning candidates should be prepared for emergency work during storms and service disruptions.

🎓 Who Should Apply

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED. A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred, or candidates must be able to obtain one within six months. Pole climbing school certification is preferred, or the ability to complete it within six months of hire. Teamwork experience is valued, and all applicants must live within 15 miles of the Sparta CFEC reporting office. The cooperative emphasizes that it is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of veteran status or other legally protected status.

⏰ How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through Caney Fork Electric Cooperative‘s careers page. The application deadline is November 19, 2026. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check, as CFEC maintains a drug-free workplace policy.

For more information and to submit an application, visit the cooperative’s careers portal or contact the organization directly for details about the role and the apprenticeship program.