Powerline Journeyman Lineman

JOURNEYMAN LINEWORKER

Live and work in lakes country! Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) is a member-owned electric utility serving more than 30,000 member-consumers in the counties of Otter Tail, Wilkin, Grant, Douglas, Clay and Becker (service territory). We have an opportunity for a full-time journeyman lineworker based out of our Pelican Rapids, MN location. Candidates must live within a 20min of the facility.

Responsible for the overall safety of self, colleagues, and the public, when executing timely action required for construction, operation, and maintenance of structures, lines and equipment of the electrical distribution facilities driven to support and provide customers with safe & reliable service.

Build overhead and underground electrical distribution systems within the appropriate specifications, guidelines and standards in support of reliable service to the customer.

o Construct 1, 2, and 3-phase lines including framing, setting poles, and stringing wire according to all specifications.

o Perform hot line work, as appropriate.

o Locate all underground utilities. Install underground lines, including transformer and underground cables.

Maintain the electrical distribution system to ensure its safety and reliability while minimizing any interruption of service.

o Perform tree trimming. Maintain street and security lights. Retrofit programs for overhead transformers.

Restore power in a safe and timely manner.

o Analyze and assess outages, restore power in a safe and effective manner while communicating appropriately with customers.

Qualifications for the position include:

This position 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. Apply and view a full position description by visiting our website at www.lrec.coop.

LREC offers a generous compensation package including fully paid single coverage health insurance, company 401k match and substantial paid time off. This position’s starting pay rate is $49.00 - $51.00 with the union rate for 2025 of $51.82 to be achieved upon completion of a training and onboarding period.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to HR@lrec.coop.

LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49.00 - $51.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Work Location: In person