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Magic Valley Electric Cooperative

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Inspector



Category

Trades & Operations

Job Location

2200 West 2nd Street, Mercedes, Texas

Tracking Code

222

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Minimum Salary

$30.50

Position Summary 

Inspect all existing facilities and completed contract construction to ensure that all new and existing facilities are in compliance with RUS Specifications and in compliance with the National Electric Safety Code. 

Working Conditions 

General office with a majority of work in field conditions, including standing, walking, and sitting.  Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multifunctioning printer and photocopier, and calculator.  Manual dexterity, repetitive motions, ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, ability to reach and bend, walk, stand, drive, speak, multi-tasking, analyze and reason.  Ability to travel to and from job sites, May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays. 

 

Essential Functions

Performs field inspection of work performed by outside contractors and crews and notes any corrective action to be taken 

Patrols distribution line on a regular schedule 

Prepares service orders 

Inspects construction on joint use poles by other companies verifying compliance with NESC 

Observes all safety rules and company policies  

Performs other duties, tasks, and special projects assigned 


Required Skills

Education: High school diploma or equivalent 

License & Certification: Valid Texas Driver License 

Testing: Criminal background check, Physical Exam, Non-DOT drug and alcohol test, MVR 

Other: Bilingual (English & Spanish) and RUS Materials Specification knowledge 

Special Notes

1. Very important to this position are: attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, analytics, and speaking 

2. Important to this position are: persistence, independence, time management, communication and active learning 

 


Required Experience

Experience: 5 years experience in related field 

 

After an offer of employment has been made, the cooperative requires a physical examination which includes both drug and alcohol testing.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026, BY 11:59PM

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. 

 

This position is located at 2200 West 2nd Street, Mercedes, TX. View the Google Map in full screen.



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