Journeyman​/Apprentice Line Worker

Minnkota Power Cooperative

Journeyman/Apprentice Line Worker

Minnkota Power is seeking qualified applicants for a Journeyman/
Apprentice Line Worker opening at our Grand Forks, ND headquarters.

The pay rate for this position begins at $35.81 per hour. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Job responsibilities include:

• Maintains and repairs high voltage electric transmission lines of 41.6
  
  KVAC to 345 KVAC and 500 KVDC.
• Climbs poles to repair conductors and replace cross arms, insulators, poles or auxiliary equipment.
• Will erect transmission lines.
• Utilizes precautionary work methods and safety equipment when working on or near energized or de-energized conductors.
• Operates aerial equipment/devices to accomplish these tasks.
• Operates mobile equipment and trucks as required.
• Complies with all applicable safe work practices and rules set forth by company, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Employees in this role may work nights and weekends as necessary and some overnight travel from home base is required.

The above description is not meant to be all inclusive as far as duties or responsibilities, but contains the major tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Individual must have completed lineman's school at an accredited vocational technical school or have equivalent experience.
• Must have, or be able to, obtain and maintain a Class A driver's license.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather due to emergency responses in inclement weather.
• Must be able to work at heights from a bucket truck or by climbing poles.

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave:
  Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations