Natural Gas, Warehouse & Facilities Technician

Start your next career with Lake Region Electric Cooperative!

We are a member-owned, community-focused electric, natural gas, and energy services company. We work to efficiently deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to our members with over 30,000 services.
Located in Pelican Rapids, 45 miles SE of Fargo/Moorhead, we serve the heart of Minnesota lake country, including the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin and Wadena.

Vision: Leading, empowering, guiding members to use energy wisely to secure a better future for our families, our communities, and our world.
Mission: Provide our members with safe, reliable affordable energy, and lead by offering innovative services to grow the cooperative.

If you are ready to join a team that believes in their mission and takes pride in what they do for our membership, apply for one of our open positions today!

Job offer rates are determined based on the candidate’s specific education, experience, knowledge, skills, and in alignment with market data.
The total compensation package for full-time employees includes:

Company Paid:

• Single Coverage, Medical Insurance
• HRA & HSA contribution
• 401k match and discretionary contributions
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance

Employee Paid:

• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Other supplemental benefit offerings
• Generous paid time-off accrual
• 10 paid holidays
• On-site fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

These positions will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.

We are seeking a Natural Gas, Warehouse & Facilities Technician (internally: Service Technician) to join our team. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting operations at our Ottertail location
. This unique position combines natural gas system maintenance and construction support with warehouse and inventory responsibilities, building maintenance, and grounds upkeep.

We’re looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, organized, safety-minded, and comfortable taking initiative. Whether you’re coordinating materials for field crews, maintaining natural gas facilities, or keeping our Ottertail location operating smoothly, your work will contribute to the safe and reliable service our members depend on.

Qualifications include:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to four years in utility operations, warehouse operations, material handling, construction, or a related field.
• Experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or natural gas utility work is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and material-handling machinery.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Cooperative insurability requirements, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if required for assigned duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required natural gas Operator Qualifications and forklift operator certification.
• Ability to work the regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility to respond to natural gas emergencies, snow removal, facility emergencies, and other operational needs outside standard business hours when necessary.

Join a collaborative, member-focused Cooperative where your work supports essential services and makes a difference in the communities we serve.

For complete responsibilities, qualifications, and position details, please review the Service Technician Position Description . Starting pay…