Rusk County Electric Cooperative

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08/25/2026

📢 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN
Rusk County Electric Cooperative (RCEC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Substation Technician position at its headquarters, located at 3162 SH 43 East in Henderson.
📅 Typical work schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
🏢 Department: Engineering
đź’° Salary: Commensurate with experience
âś… Excellent benefits package
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting monthly inspections of all substations
• Maintaining substation maintenance records and schedules
• Inspecting and taking readings from all voltage regulators on the system
• Maintaining line equipment, including reclosers, regulators, capacitors and transformers
• Maintaining service records for oil-filled distribution equipment
• Assisting with maintenance of the switch number file
• Assisting with field verification of maps and system data
• Assisting Meter Technicians with voltage and service-quality complaints and meter problems
• Helping diagnose, locate and correct malfunctions involving electrical control systems and associated equipment
• Serving as an on-call dispatch operator on a rotating basis for power outages after regular office hours
• Performing other duties as assigned or required by the position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of two years of electric utility experience, preferably involving equipment installation and maintenance, is desired
• PC experience required; Microsoft Office experience desired
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required
HOW TO APPLY:
Register as a “job seeker” and apply online for Job #17054866 at www.WorkinTexas.com, or contact your nearest Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) office.
⚠️ Please do not contact RCEC about this position. Complete job information is available through the TWC website.
RCEC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

08/23/2026

⚡OUTAGE UPDATE⚡
POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED

⚡ OUTAGE INFORMATION ⚡

The outage is being caused by an issue with the transmission line serving the Fitze Substation. Crews are already on scene and actively working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

At this time, we do not have an estimated restoration time. We know that is not the answer anyone wants to hear in this heat, and we appreciate your patience while the crews work through the issue.

We will share additional information as soon as we have an update. Please take care and stay hydrated.⚡

08/18/2026

🚀 Less paper. More space. And a chance to win a $100 bill credit!

We’re over the moon about our members who choose paperless billing. It’s an easy way to reduce paper, stay organized, and help us serve you more efficiently.

We'll randomly select one paperless member each quarter to receive a $100 bill credit! 🌎✨

Already paperless? Thank you! You’re automatically included in the drawing! Not enrolled yet? Make the switch today. Going paperless is truly out of this world!

08/17/2026

📢 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN

Rusk County Electric Cooperative (RCEC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Substation Technician position at its headquarters, located at 3162 SH 43 East in Henderson.

📅 Typical work schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
🏢 Department: Engineering
đź’° Salary: Commensurate with experience
âś… Excellent benefits package

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting monthly inspections of all substations
• Maintaining substation maintenance records and schedules
• Inspecting and taking readings from all voltage regulators on the system
• Maintaining line equipment, including reclosers, regulators, capacitors and transformers
• Maintaining service records for oil-filled distribution equipment
• Assisting with maintenance of the switch number file
• Assisting with field verification of maps and system data
• Assisting Meter Technicians with voltage and service-quality complaints and meter problems
• Helping diagnose, locate and correct malfunctions involving electrical control systems and associated equipment
• Serving as an on-call dispatch operator on a rotating basis for power outages after regular office hours
• Performing other duties as assigned or required by the position

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of two years of electric utility experience, preferably involving equipment installation and maintenance, is desired
• PC experience required; Microsoft Office experience desired
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required

HOW TO APPLY:

Register as a “job seeker” and apply online for Job #17054866 at www.WorkinTexas.com, or contact your nearest Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) office.

⚠️ Please do not contact RCEC about this position. Complete job information is available through the TWC website.

RCEC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

08/13/2026

🎒💙 Helping Fill Backpacks and Hearts! 💙🎒

This year, our employees came together to collect school supplies for Brookdale Henderson’s Fill a Backpack program, helping local students head back to school with the tools they need to feel prepared and confident.

For many families, back-to-school shopping can bring added stress to an already stretched budget. Being able to help ease even a small part of that burden is something we are truly grateful for.

One of the things we love most about being a cooperative is that Concern for Community is more than a principle; it’s something we get to put into action. We live here, work here, raise our families here, and when there is an opportunity to help our neighbors, it feels good to be part of it. 💙

A big thank-you to our employees who donated and to Brookdale Henderson for the work they are doing to make sure local students start the school year feeling supported and ready to learn.

We are proud to help fill backpacks and, hopefully, make the start of the school year a little brighter. 📚❤️

Contracted pole inspectors with Osmose will be in the Easton area, which is highlighted on the map below. You may notice...
07/29/2026

Contracted pole inspectors with Osmose will be in the Easton area, which is highlighted on the map below. You may notice crews in your area checking power poles, which is part of our routine pole inspection program with Osmose.
These inspections help us make sure the wooden poles that support your power lines are still strong, safe, and reliable.
So what are they doing out there?
✔️ Visually inspecting poles for cracks, decay, or damage
✔️ Gently digging around the base of the pole to check for rot below ground
✔️ Sounding the pole (tapping it) to detect internal issues
✔️ Drilling a small hole to measure the pole’s internal condition (don’t worry—it doesn’t harm the pole!)
✔️ Marking or tagging poles that may need maintenance or replacement
You might see small holes near the base of the pole, fresh dirt around it, or crews working on foot or in trucks.
This work is a key part of preventing outages before they happen and keeping our system safe and reliable for all members.
If you spot these crews out and about, just know they’re helping us stay one step ahead.

🎉⚡ POWER RESTORED ⚡🎉Great news: power has been restored to members in the Church Hill area!Thank you for your patience ...
07/22/2026

🎉⚡ POWER RESTORED ⚡🎉

Great news: power has been restored to members in the Church Hill area!

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our crews completed the necessary repairs at the Church Hill Substation. We know it was a hot one, and we truly appreciate everyone hanging in there with us! 💡🙌

Outage Notice: Church Hill Area

Members in the Church Hill area will experience an outage beginning at approximately 5 p.m. and lasting around two hours while crews make necessary repairs at the Church Hill Substation.

We understand how disruptive it is to be without electricity, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our crews will work safely and efficiently to complete the repairs and restore power as quickly as possible.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with your neighbors who may not see this post.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/15/2026

⚠️ FRIAR SWITCH SUBSTATION UPDATE ⚠️

The Friar Switch Substation sustained extensive damage during the early morning hours, resulting in an outage for members in the surrounding area.

Our crews have temporarily restored service by rerouting or “backfeeding” electricity from another part of our system. While power is currently restored, members in the Friar Switch area may experience brief or temporary outages as crews reconfigure the system and determine the safest, most reliable way to manage the damage.

Please know that these interruptions may be necessary to safely complete switching procedures and protect our equipment.

Our crews are working to resolve the issue, and we appreciate your patience as they make the repairs.

We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

We understand how frustrating interruptions can be and appreciate your patience while our crews work.

Contracted pole inspectors with Osmose will be in the Long Glade area, which is highlighted on the map below. You may n...
07/07/2026

Contracted pole inspectors with Osmose will be in the Long Glade area, which is highlighted on the map below. You may notice crews in your area checking power poles, which is part of our routine pole inspection program with Osmose.
These inspections help us make sure the wooden poles that support your power lines are still strong, safe, and reliable.
So what are they doing out there?
✔️ Visually inspecting poles for cracks, decay, or damage
✔️ Gently digging around the base of the pole to check for rot below ground
✔️ Sounding the pole (tapping it) to detect internal issues
✔️ Drilling a small hole to measure the pole’s internal condition (don’t worry—it doesn’t harm the pole!)
✔️ Marking or tagging poles that may need maintenance or replacement
You might see small holes near the base of the pole, fresh dirt around it, or crews working on foot or in trucks.
This work is a key part of preventing outages before they happen and keeping our system safe and reliable for all members.
If you spot these crews out and about, just know they’re helping us stay one step ahead.

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from RCEC! 🇺🇸Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we're proud to serve, and...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from RCEC! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we're proud to serve, and the people who make America strong.

While we're celebrating our nation's independence, we'd also like to recognize two outstanding young leaders who recently represented RCEC on the Washington Youth Tour.

đź‘Ź Congratulations to Kennedy Keeling and Madelyn Pugh for representing our cooperative, our communities, and East Texas with excellence in our nation's capital. We hope this experience inspires you to continue leading, serving, and making a difference wherever life takes you.

From all of us at RCEC, have a safe, blessed, and Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

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3162 State Highway 43 E
Henderson, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19036574571

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