GVEC Careers, Benefits, Review

Although we are a cooperative established over 80 years ago, we are far from stuck in the past. GVEC began in 1938 when a group of farmers came together to serve electricity to their local farms and neighbors—since then, we have never stopped moving forward.

Over the years, though, we have never lost sight of what it means to be a cooperative. Our member-owners’ best interests are always at the core of our decisions. This is reflected in the expertise, products and services we have grown into beyond electricity, as well as the community-focused work that has always been a part of who we are.

Providing electric, internet, solar and battery storage, AC/heating, and electrician services to members and communities across our 3,500 square miles, 13-county slice of South Central Texas keeps us dynamic, diversified and in-touch with the needs of those we serve. We believe this is the key to continuing success far into the future.

GVEC is an employer with purpose. We’re not just here to do a job, we’re here to make a difference in people’s lives. It’s how we structure our services and what we expect from our employees. To help us fulfil this purpose with all we do is a list of eight Corporate Values that remind us of the standards we adhere to.

Customer Experience - Delivering the GVEC experience, we realize the importance of our customers and work to ensure our people and solutions exceed their expectations. 

Ethical & Professional Behavior - Seeing people as people, we will honor and respect one another, operating in a manner that reflects high morals, intergrity empathy and courtesy. 

Teamwork - Working together, we hold ourselves accountable for the impact our work has on others. We do the right thing, practicing humility and helpfulness as we work together to accomplish our goals. 

Employee Development - Focusing on developing you, we will foster an environment of continued education and training in both leadership and technical skills. We retain and promote based on attitude and aptitude. 

Good Corporate Citizenship - Investing in our communities, we work to develop and expand them, both socially and economically, encouraging community involvement by our employees. 

Safety & Wellness - Living well and working safely, we make safety and wellness a top priority and work to create a safe and healthy environment for our employees and the public. 

Responsible Financial Management - Managing resources responsibily, we will utilize the resources of our member-owners in a diligent and responsible manner, using sound judgement in all our business practices. 

An Employer with Purpose.

GVEC is a cooperative with a bigger purpose than just delivering products and services.

We wholeheartedly believe in empowering the people and communities we serve with unbiased information, responsive services and tangible resources. Our scope of work is based on the overall value we can contribute to our members’ and customers’ homes, lives and to the communities we’re part of.

A Genuine Community Resource.

Supporting our communities is a defining characteristic of GVEC. Besides the many community-oriented programs we offer, you’re also likely to see us out supporting local events and community initiatives, celebrating first responders and providing resources to our local schools and Chambers. We also work though our own economic development subsidiary, Guadalupe Valley Development Corporation (GVDC), with local and state organizations to attract new businesses to help make the areas we serve a great place to live and work and ensure prosperity for generations to come.

It takes an array of talents, skills and professionals to support the varied services of our Cooperative. With positions in many different departments, there are career paths with plenty of opportunities for growth and room for advancement. We employ individuals with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and who work at a high-performance level. Reflecting our expectations, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and advanced support programs.

At GVEC, a we have a diverse assortment of careers in areas such as:

• Line Work, Engineering, Line Design, GIS Mapping, Transportation, Control Center
• Customer Service, Energy Solutions, Accounting and Finance
• Marketing and Communications, Public Relations, Economic Development
• Internet Services and Information Technology
• Solar Energy, HVAC, Electrician Services
• Energy Procurement and Management

WHEN YOU COMMIT, SO DO WE.

We have high standards when selecting the right people to join our team, and we maintain high expectations as an organization to deliver the unexpected to those we serve—but in return we stand behind and support the members of our GVEC family. When you come aboard with GVEC, you can expect this and more:

• Opportunity for advancement. We believe in promoting from within.
• Work-life balance. Our work and personal families are important to us all.
• Scholarship opportunities for your graduating seniors.
• Excellent benefits package with medical and life insurance, an outstanding 401(k) retirement match, vision and dental.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Incentives for higher education with a tuition reimbursement program that covers 75% of tuition fees and books.
• Professional facilities and resources to get the job done.