- Career Opportunities -

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Barry Electric Cooperative and our subsidiary, goBEC Fiber Network, offer a challenging and productive work environment for our employees. Experience the pride in providing safe, reliable electricity and telecommunication services to our 7,500 plus members in Barry County.

Open Positions Will Be Posted Here

Fiber Network Technician

Barry Electric Cooperative is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Fiber Network Technician to help maintain and support our fiber network and related systems. This role is critical to ensuring reliable network performance, assisting subscribers, and supporting internal technology needs across the Cooperative.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber, Ethernet, GPON, routing, and Wi‑Fi networks.
• Assist subscribers with internet and phone services.
• Maintain network documentation, logs, backups, and reporting.
• Support internal IT systems and provide technical assistance to staff.
• Configure and maintain network devices, firewalls, DHCP/DNS, and phone service assets.
• Ensure network integrity, security, and overall system health.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or experience in fiber optics, networking, or telecommunications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, Linux, and network hardware.
• Ability to communicate professionally with subscribers, staff, and vendors.

Additional Details

This position may require overtime and rapid response to network issues. Barry Electric Cooperative offers the opportunity to work with evolving fiber technologies in a collaborative, service‑focused environment.

To apply for any of these positions, please download the application at the link below and submit the completed application along with a resume to hr@barryelectric.com.

Application for Employment

Barry Electric Cooperative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.