NorthWestern Energy

Installer

LocationKalispell, MT
Job TypeSeasonal, Full-time
Salary$68,640-$87,360

About This Job


Installer Class 1 to 2


Work Location: Kalispell, MT

Pay range: U219 to U221 ($33.97 to $42.19 per hour depending on experience)

Employment Status: Seasonal Full-time (layoff expected 12/31/2025, subject to recall the following spring)


External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com


Internal candidates apply through iConnect.


About this position:

The Installer performs various manual labor and equipment operation tasks to assist the gas crew to install, maintain, and service gas distribution lines and equipment.


We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

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 Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Continuing education reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.


About this job:

Assist the gas crew to install, maintain, and service gas distribution lines and equipment
Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
Respond to natural gas emergencies and service work regarding all aspects of natural gas
Safely and skillfully operate heavy equipment, shovels and hand tools to dig around pipelines and other utilities, uncover lines, and backfill trenches
Use heavy handheld tamping or jackhammer equipment to prepare or finish site work
Complete finish work associated with gas services including wrapping and coating pipes
Work overtime including call out availability for evening and weekend shifts-especially in response to acute service needs
Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
Perform individual lift of equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Communicate as needed to maintain safe working conditions
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must meet or be able to acquire "operator qualification" standards to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks including recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192
Valid Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record or must acquire within 6 months
First Aid/CPR Certification or must acquire within 6 months
Qualified heavy equipment operator
Access, operate and exit heavy equipment safely and effectively (e.g. backhoes, forklifts and various size trucks, with or without trailers)
Knowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/procedures. Will train
Computer skills essential
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Looking for candidates with interest/aptitude potential to move into apprenticeship
Continued employment dependent upon overall performance and success in moving into the apprenticeship program
Selection into an apprenticeship will require the successful candidate to agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations


Requisition # 4774

Posting Dates: May 28, 2025 Through June 10, 2025


Department/Division: Distribution Operations/Kalispell


Employment Physical: Required


Drug Test: Required


Background Check: Required


Relocation Benefit: None


Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.

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