Minnkota Power Cooperative
Apprentice Electrician
Minnkota Power is seeking applicants for an Apprentice Electricianlocated at their headquarters in Grand Forks, ND. The pay rate for this position is $34.27 per hour.
First Application Review: June 9, 2025. Applications will be reviewed thereafter until the position is filled.
Job responsibilities include:
•Working under the direction of a heavy crew foreman, senior electrician or electrician
•Assembling, installing, and maintaining switch tower and substation steel
•Installing and maintaining buss work, switch arresters, and associated insulation in both an energized and de-energized condition
•Wiring and troubleshooting relay and control panels
•Reading substation meters
•Installing and maintaining station battery bank, chargers, invertors, and convertors.
•Maintaining HVAC systems in a variety of shops, offices, and control houses.
•Installing, testing, and maintaining (including rebuilding) circuit breakers, power and distribution transformers and voltage regulators
•Filter and degas insulation oil and maintains equipment for same
•Takes oil and gas samples and perform analysis on each
•Maintains a variety of motors, generators, and power and hand tools
•Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion
•Maintains record of activities as required by employer or regulatory authorities
•Qualified applicants must be able to:
•+ Work under close supervision.
+ Operate and work from a variety of utility lift devices such
as: ladders, scaffolds, fork lifts and bucket trucks
+ Operate a computer
+ Comply with all applicable safe work practices and rules set forth by the company, state and federal regulatory agencies
+ Travel overnight when required
+ Participate and successfully complete Minnkota Power’s apprenticeship program which is recognized by the Federal Department of Labor
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 it relates to duties or responsibilities, but contains the major tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Individual must have completed a two-year degree in electrical technology (or similar program) OR have equivalent experience
•Must have, or be able to, obtain and maintain a Class A driver's license with all required endorsements
•Must be able to read, write, and understand instruction manuals and blueprints
•Must be able to work in all types of weather due to emergency responses in inclement weather
•Must be able to undertake strenuous physical activity and meet the physical and mental requirements of the job
Benefits
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:
•Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
•Employee Assistance Program
•Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
•Membership in select professional organizations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.