Careers FAQs
Thinking about joining Team MTE? Here are answers to common questions about working at Middle Tennessee Electric, from the kinds of jobs we offer to what the hiring process looks like.
Team MTE has built a culture rooted in humble, hungry and people-smart individuals. In alignment with our forward-thinking mindset, our employees are encouraged to find innovative ways to provide affordable, reliable, and safe electricity while maintaining and improving our member support expectations. Our team works to serve our members and each other every day.
Not everyone at MTE works on the power lines. Our lineworkers, engineers, and operations teams build, maintain, and repair our electric system. We also have a large support staff in areas like finance, member support, information technology, and human resources. If climbing poles isn't your path, there may still be a great fit for you here.
Yes. From line crews to office teams, our employees have the technology, tools, and equipment they need to effectively and safely do their jobs. In-house fleet services and information technology teams help employees working in the office, remotely, or in the field.
Our members need power 24/7, so Team MTE is always ready to serve. Our employees work on a range of schedules to keep the system running. When the unexpected happens, like a power outage after hours, we step up to help our members. Though we prioritize providing the best service for our members, we also value personal time for vacations, family, and rest for our teammates.
Our Human Resources team offers a benefits package to help us attract and keep great teammates. Benefits include, but aren't limited to:
- Matching 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Employee pension program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and well-being programs
- Employee discounts from companies like United Communications, Verizon, and Nissan
- Financial and retirement planning services
- Tuition reimbursement
- Workout equipment and rooms at each office
For pay and benefits details on a specific role, check the job posting.
Yes. We offer many ways to grow and move forward, including tuition reimbursement, industry conferences, paid workshops, online education subscriptions, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
We encourage our employees to get involved with the members, nonprofits, and communities we serve. At the discretion of our president, employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Our leaders use a coaching approach that gives regular feedback, so teammates know how they're doing and how to grow. Our CEO shares a weekly letter and holds a regular virtual Town Hall to answer employee questions. Employees also stay up to date through our intranet called The Wire, and Short Circuits, our monthly employee newsletter.
To apply, complete an application and send any required documents for an open position through our job openings list. If you meet the job requirements, we'll contact you about the next steps. This may include a pre-recorded video interview, a virtual meeting, or an in-person interview. We work to fill roles quickly and to find the right person for each one.
Yes. Many of our employees are veterans or active reservists. MTE received the Employer Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserves, which honors employers who support their employees' military service. We value the leadership and skills service members bring, and we'll keep working to hire veterans, guardsmen, and reservists.
Yes. MTE has a strong relationship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). We take part in the IBEW's Code of Excellence program. Through it, leaders and employees commit to safety, professionalism, accountability, relationships, and quality.
United Communications is MTE's broadband subsidiary, and it shares our culture. United is also looking for humble, hungry, and people-smart teammates. Learn more and see current openings at https://united.net/about-us/careers/.
Ready to apply?
Think you'd be a good fit for Team MTE? Explore our current openings and find the opportunity that's right for you. Each job posting includes the role, location, qualifications, and application details. Openings change throughout the year, so be sure to check back often. If you're ready to build a career serving the communities you call home, we'd love to hear from you.
