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BrightRidge is currently accepting applications for the above-listed positions.
Employees are the most important resource at BrightRidge. Without them, it would be impossible to deliver electricity to our 78,600 metered-customers. There are numerous job opportunities throughout the utility industry. Educational levels for positions vary from High School Diploma to various levels of degree. BrightRidge offers an excellent work environment, career development, flexible work schedules, and competitive pay and benefits.
Employment opportunities for BrightRidge are generally advertised via local newspapers, various utility periodicals, and on this website. Resumes and/or applications are only accepted when job openings exist. BrightRidge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer, including disability/vets, and a TN drug-free workplace.
JOB SUMMARY:
Build and maintain overhead and underground power lines and equipment. Install fiber lines as needed. Maintain equipment in substations and ensure they are operating according to design and safety standards. Interact with customers in such a manner as to build a positive image for BrightRidge.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, feeling, squatting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, balancing, seeing, talking and hearing. Must be able to lift up to 160 lbs. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must not have a fear of heights. Must have good ambulation for varying terrains. Must have good grip strength and manual dexterity. Must be able to produce varying amounts of push/pull force.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most of the duties contained within this position are performed outside in varying weather conditions. The position requires strenuous physical activity. The incumbent is subject to being called out during outages or other emergencies day or night.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, April 12th at 5:00 PM.
EEO/M/F/TNDFWP/VETS
BrightRidge wishes to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In accordance with the Act, we will make reasonable accommodations to any person who needs such accommodation, whether a new hire or a current employee, assuming that the person is fully qualified for the position.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Since jobs tend to change over time, Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required without a formal update of the job description.
BrightRidge, a utility supplying electric power and broadband services, is seeking an electrical engineering student for summer 2024 employment. The position will be working within the utility engineering department, performing meaningful work associated with electricity distribution. Students must report each working day to the BrightRidge facility located at 2600 Boones Creek Rd in Johnson City. Students will be responsible for providing their room and board.
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, April 5 at 5:00 PM.
EEO/M/F/TNDFWP/VETS
JOB SUMMARY:
Develop and recommend long and short-range work plans and prepare work orders and plans that meet the ultimate system requirements. Provide new customers with appropriate services and upgrade services to existing customers in an efficient and economic manner. Design lines in accordance with federal standards and specifications to ensure safe and reliable service to customers.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires constant handling, balancing, vision, talking, hearing, depth perception and arm/hand use for machine control operation. Requires frequent carrying, forward bending, standing, sitting, reaching fine manipulation and simple grasp. Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outside in varying weather conditions approximately 60%-70% of the time while ambulating up and down uneven terrain. The remainder of the time the work is performed in an indoor climate-controlled office environment with appropriate lighting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, March 29 at 5:00 PM.
EEO/M/F/TNDFWP/VETS
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BRIGHTRIDGE wishes to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In accordance with the Act, we will make reasonable accommodation to any person who needs such accommodation, whether a new hire or a current employee, assuming that the person is fully qualified for the position.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Since jobs tend to change over time, Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required without a formal update of the job description.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the design, maintenance, and performance of the BRIGHTRIDGE 69 kV transmission system and it’s R.O.Ws. Study, monitor, and adjust the BRIGHTRIDGE transmission and distribution systems to improve efficiency and reliability. Aid in the design and update all of BRIGHTRIDGE’s electrical systems; support systems both new and existing. Provide, design, and support for additional BRIGHTRIDGE systems and packages, such as fiber, AMI, OMS, CVR, DLC, radio systems, intelligent electric systems, load studies, and fault calculations.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires constant talking and depth perception and frequent forward bending, sitting, handling, fine manipulation and arm/hand use for machine control operation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outside in varying weather conditions 50% walking long distances on uneven terrain in an outdoor, non-temperature-controlled environment, inside in normal office conditions 50% with appropriate lighting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BRIGHTRIDGE wishes to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In accordance with the Act, we will make reasonable accommodation to any person who needs such accommodation, whether a new hire or a current employee, assuming that the person is fully qualified for the position.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Since jobs tend to change over time, Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required without a formal update of the job description.
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, April 5 at 5:00 PM.
EEO/M/F/TNDFWP/VETS
JOB SUMMARY:
The Information Security Administrator will provide network and systems security monitoring and proactive remediation for all BrightRidge technology systems. Acts as a liaison with internal and external entities, developing policies and procedures. Proactively monitors standards and regulatory requirements. Partners with staff to support security compliance and audit programs, establish assessments, manage and track risk mitigation and remediation activities.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. Frequent lifting of lesser amounts is required as well as lowering, carrying, static position (head/neck), standing, walking, sitting, talking and simple grasp. Constant vision, hearing, depth perception and arm/hand use for machine control operation are required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most work is done in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. However, occasional work is done in substations where there may be dim light, no temperature control and would require the ability to walk on uneven terrain.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, April 5 at 5:00 PM.
EEO/M/F/TNDFWP/VETS
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BrightRidge wishes to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In accordance with the Act, we will make reasonable accommodation to any person who needs such accommodation, whether a new hire or a current employee, assuming that the person is fully qualified for the position.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Since jobs tend to change over time, employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required without a formal update of the job description.
BrightRidge is currently accepting applications for the above-listed positions.
BrightRidge employees are dedicated to providing great service to its customers, as well as supporting our community through individual volunteer opportunities. Our employees are truly are greatest asset, and they are truly very service-minded. We are glad for the opportunity to serve you!
BrightRidge is excited to offer you full broadband services, including high-speed internet, voice, and video. In order that we may meet our eight-year phased roll-out, we are securing partnerships with other contractors. Current employment opportunities may be available with these contractors: Ontrac (Submit Resume to Ontrac) and Quanta Telecom Services (Submit Resume to Quanta Telecom Services). Both contractors have many years experience in the fiber connectivity/broadband industry.