Patrolman Operator; Laborer

Qualifications

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with digging and lifting equipment, and hand tools is preferred
• Must report to work on time and be able to follow instructions
• Must interact positively with supervisors, co-workers and customers
• The ability to complete Operator Qualified training and performance tests is required
• Required to complete North Western Energy Gas Operator Qualification and HAZMAT programs within six months of hire
• Knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, CFR
  192, and industry standard safety
• Must have a valid Driver's License, CDL is preferred, with a satisfactory driving record
• Get Into Energy -- Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org] (click the link to certify at no cost)

• Perform various labor tasks, including moving sandbags, pipeline skids, sandblasting, coating pipes, painting, hand digging, and bolting flanges, while working near active, high-pressure pipelines transporting gas and other utilities
• May be required to operate heavy machinery including excavator, skid-steer, side boom and dump truck
• Monitor and maintain associated equipment as necessary
• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
• Respond to emergencies
• Work overtime including participating in rotation schedules, working evenings and weekend shifts---in response to acute service needs
• Complete required documentation, in a timely and efficient manner
• Required to work outdoors in all weather extremes subject to gas field hazards
• Assist with overhauls, construction projects, and operate pipeline location and leak detection equipment and gas compressors
• Perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Travel up to 100% of the time -- leaving the shop Monday morning, returning Friday afternoon
• Must wear protective equipment and clothing
  
  Must be available for call outs and gas emergencies
• Must live within 45 minutes of the assigned work location in Deer Lodge, Montana
• All North Western Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$26.73 to $53.61 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents;
Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA);
Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents);
Life Insurance (company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available); tuition reimbursement; competitive pay (scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities); paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities; paid training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open through February 2, 2026.

Apply online at: https://northw