Apprentice Mechanic/Operator (DOT-FMCSA) (CDL)

Position Title: Apprentice Mechanical/Operator (DOT-FMCSA) (CDL)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Office of Chief Ops Officer/Williston, ND

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) vehicles, mobile equipment, specialized equipment, and tools. This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands

This position requires continuous walking, sitting, standing, and frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights up to 300 feet using safety equipment rated under ANSI Z359 standards (maximum combined weight of 300 lbs. including tools and gear). Good hearing and vision are essential. The role involves frequent exposure to harsh environmental conditions, including dirt, dust, extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals, vibration, noise, inclement weather, poor ventilation, and potential electrical hazards. Equipment used includes a wide range of powered and manual tools such as forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts, hoists, welding and cutting tools, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and precision measuring devices. For employees under 21 years of age, certain physically demanding or high-risk tasks—such as elevated work above 6 feet, use of aerial lift devices, or proximity to energized electrical equipment—may be phased in based on age, training, licensure, and demonstrated safety readiness per DOT and company policy.

Wage: $47.94 per hour

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply. Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.