Employment Information

Application Process -- To assist you in applying for employment at Flathead Electric.
Benefits -- An overview of our employee benefit program.

Vacancy Announcements

Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc., is currently accepting applications for the position of Fleet Supervisor in our Kalispell office. This is a full time exempt position. Wage DOE with an excellent benefits package.

Duties: Responsible for overseeing all fleet operations, to include the management of personnel, materials, safety, fleet maintenance, use and replacement, and other related responsibilities. Writes specifications, evaluates bids, and determines best method for disposal of retired units.

Prerequisite Skills and Experience: Requires associates degree in a related field and 5 years of experience or 10 years working experience. Graduate of an automotive trade school specializing in diesel, hydraulic and heavy truck repair preferred. Prefer two years experience in diesel, hydraulic and heavy truck repair, and overall fleet management. Prefer experience in the following areas: record keeping; personnel management; thorough knowledge of auto repair and test equipment; demonstrated ability to supervise crafts; truck specing and a thorough knowledge in engine types, axle ratings, gear ratio, and boom & bucket ratings. Demonstrated ability to be dependable, cooperative, a self-starter, effectively manage time, be accurate, and thorough. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and good people skills required. Computer proficiency, including the use of Excel spreadsheets, and basic math required. Must possess effective verbal communications, interpersonal skills and legible handwriting. Must be able to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificate (training provided by F.E.C.). Must have a valid Montana driver’s license and be insurable. Physical requirements:

  1. Must be able to walk outdoors and year-around, including all kinds of weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, wind, & ice) and terrain.
  2. Must be able to go from sitting to standing constantly throughout the workday.
  3. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  4. Must be able to drive a vehicle 10 hrs/day max on rare trips; must be able to travel by air when needed.

Applicants must meet all the job requirements on the attached job description and adhere to all policies of the Cooperative.

This position is being posted internally and externally at the same time. The posting will remain open until March 15th, 2010.

Application Process

The Cooperative's objective is to provide reliable electric service to our members. To accomplish this, we believe in hiring and/or promoting the best person for the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity: With respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, it is the policy of Flathead Electric Cooperative to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or disability, except where reasonable demands of the job require a distinction to be made. All personnel actions or programs will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner. Accordingly, all employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO).

To apply for a specific job opening at Flathead Electric Cooperative, you may obtain our job application by contacting our Human Resource Department at (406) 751-4408 or the Flathead Job Service office at 427 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 or 406-758-6200. Applicants may submit their applications directly to Flathead Electric's Human Resource Department or through the Flathead Job Service in Kalispell or Kootenai Job Service in Libby. We are unable to retain unsolicited applications or resumes, but we appreciate your interest. Current positions are posted on this web site.

In order for your application to receive consideration, it must be completed and received by the Human Resource Department at Flathead Electric or the Job Service before the closing date. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the information you provide on the application. Flathead Electric will not accept a resume in lieu of an application form, however, a resume may be attached.

Human Resources will review all applications and forward those to the hiring supervisor. Not every candidate
who applies will be interviewed. Applicants who need an accommodation for an interview should request this at the time an interview appointment is scheduled.

All applicants will receive a letter notifying them of the status of their application. However, this may take a
few weeks depending on the number of candidates being interviewed and the number of supervisors who may
be involved in the interview process.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Flathead Electric Cooperative.
We wish you success in your endeavors.

Benefits Offered

Flathead Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Updated: Monday, March 01, 2010