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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:
Analyze and contribute to the work completed by the control room to ensure a safe working environment for service and construction crews, internal and contracted. Assist with developing processes and procedures that expand services offered by the control room to improve reliability, resiliency, real time monitoring, and safety for field personnel. Monitors the Outage Management System (OMS) for accuracy, possible upgrades, and error resolution. Assists in the control room providing engineering support for the transmission and distribution system.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires constant vision and sitting. Frequent handling, talking, hearing, depth perception, and arm/hand machine control operation is required. Approximately 10% of this position’s time is spent outside observing and studying operations of utility personnel to improve functions of the control center. Employee may be required to ambulate on uneven terrain.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Generally, work is performed in an indoor temperature-controlled office environment with appropriate lighting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, May 24th at 5:00 PM.
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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.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Construction Department Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities of the distribution team to ensure the scheduling and execution of engineered and non-engineered jobs are completed. This includes coordinating with other departments to ensure projects are completely ready for overhead and underground construction. Assist and fill in for the construction manager to help provide management and leadership to all people reporting to the operation department. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
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Position requires constant vision and depth perception, frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, arm/hand, leg/foot, and simple grasp for machine control operation. Must be able to supervise the work of others in extreme weather conditions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Approximately 80% of this position must be performed outside in varying weather conditions, which may require the ability to ambulate on uneven terrain. Exposure to vehicle traffic, general construction hazards and heavy equipment. The other 20% is performed in an indoor climate-controlled office environment with appropriate lighting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, May 24th at 5:00 PM.
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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.
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JOB SUMMARY:
To plan, direct and assign the activities of service linemen in the construction and maintenance of distribution and service facilities. To direct and assign activities to repair electrical problems and outages. To ensure work is performed in a safe manner. To plan, direct, and assign the activities of the Tree Trimming Coordinators, Service Department Specialists, and Service Lineman.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires constant vision and sitting. Frequent handling, talking, hearing, depth perception and arm/hand machine control operation is required. Approximately 10% of this position's time is spent outside performing switching functions or observing and coordinating employees' activities where employee may be required to ambulate on uneven terrain.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Generally, 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, May 24th at 5:00 PM.
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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.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Oversees right-of-way clearing for new and existing distribution and transmission line construction. Maintains time and equipment records for each crew to verify statements from contracting services.
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Must occasionally lift up to 67 pounds and must be able to ambulate across uneven terrain. Requires constant sitting (while driving), vision, depth perception and arm/hand, leg/foot and simple grasp for machine control operation. Requires frequent talking and hearing and occasional lifting, lowering, carrying push/pull, climbing stairs, head/neck movement, standing, walking, reaching, handling, crouch/squatting, turning, balancing, cutting and trimming.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Approximately 90% of this position must be performed outside in varying weather conditions with large amount of time spent working out of the vehicle. The remaining 10% is spent in a normal temperature controlled office environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, May 24th 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 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 May 30th 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 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 hiring for a full-time Customer Service Representative.
The incumbent will work under the direction of the Customer Service Supervisor to assist BrightRidge customers face to face, over the phone, and via chat.
The position will perform outbound calling to potential broadband customers or for upselling existing customers (could be as much as 75% of work hours each week).
Candidate MUST be available for after-hour’s work, including Saturday, and working fair share of all necessary overtime.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for responding to BrightRidge's customers' needs in every area of Customer Service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
All work requires constant telephone and computer use which entails sitting for long periods of time, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, fine manipulation, vision, talking, hearing and arm/hand use for machine control operation. Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an indoor climate-controlled office environment with appropriate lighting. Normal working hours may extend to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and include hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, May 3rd at 5:00 PM.
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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:
Assist Lead Communication Lineman and other Linemen with material handling and manual labor. Operate bucket truck, digger-derrick, backhoe and other equipment. Keep the truck stocked with the appropriate tools and materials.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires strenuous physical activity. Job requires frequent bending, standing, sitting, handling, pick/pinch, fine manipulation, vision, depth perception and arm/hand and simple grasp for machine control operation. Must be able to lift up to 116 lbs. Must have good ambulation for varying terrains. Must have good grip and strength and manual dexterity. Must be able to produce varying amounts of push/pull force.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions for the majority of the time. Subject to being called out during outages or other emergencies.
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.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY BY MAY 3, 2024.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Work with Lead Communication Lineman and Groundman in constructing both aerial and underground fiber-optic network infrastructure as well as handling transfers and maintenance repair of such network. Operate bucket-truck, digger-derrick, backhoe and other equipment. Keep the truck stocked with the appropriate tools and materials.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires strenuous physical activity. Job requires frequent bending, standing, sitting, handling, pick/pinch, fine manipulation, vision, depth perception and arm/hand and simple grasp for machine control operation. Must be able to lift up to 116 lbs. Must have good ambulation for varying terrains. Must have good grip and strength and manual dexterity. Must be able to produce varying amounts of push/pull force.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions for the majority of the time. Subject to being called out during outages or other emergencies.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIRE:
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.
QUALIFIED CANDIDIDATES MUST APPLY BY MAY 3, 2024.
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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, May 17 at 5:00 PM.
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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:
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, May 3 at 5:00 PM.
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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:
Develop, implement, and maintain the BrightRidge EIS applications. Analyze collected and developed data for integrity and model for connectivity databases. Work in cooperation with the BrightRidge Engineering staff to provide work order management system and GIS application integration. Provide technical and network support for all BrightRidge CAD and GIS functions.
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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. Must occasionally lift up to 41 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most work is performed in an indoor climate-controlled office environment with appropriate lighting. Employee spends a few hours a month in the field walking long distances on uneven terrain in an outdoor, non-temperature-controlled environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only qualified applicants are considered.
Applications must be completed by Friday, May 3 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 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 testing, calibrating, and repairing electric meters. Responds to consumer inquiries about metering and billing. Monitors power quality of both single and three phase systems. Installs metering for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Performs load control equipment installation and maintenance. Performs other job duties as assigned by AMI Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry a maximum of 40 pounds. Must be able to stand for up to 30 minutes. Position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, pick/pinch and fine manipulation. Requires constant vision and depth perception. Requires occasional kneeling/squatting and head and neck rotation and bending.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Approximately 50% of this position is performed outside in varying weather conditions. The other 50% is performed indoors inside the meter shop 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. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY MAY 17, 2024.
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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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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, May 3 at 5:00 PM.
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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.