Qualifications Include

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Certification from a qualified pre apprentice training program a plus

- Valid Commercial Drivers License and satisfactory driving record

- First Aid/CPR Certification

- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/procedures

- 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

- You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations

- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org] (click the link to certify at no cost)

Duties Include

- Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations and in general to assist in keeping worksite area safe

- Assist line crews to install, maintain, and service the electric power-line transmission system

- Observe and perform safe practices for operating in the vicinity of crews working on potentially hazardous electrified equipment

- Organize, restock, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, trucks and shop

- Use hand tools and operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and pole holes

- Work overtime including call out availability for evening and weekend shifts - especially in response to acute service needs

- Follow directions from crew members

- Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities

- Use problem-solving skills and initiative to foresee equipment needs of the crew and to identify and alert the crew to potential safety concerns

- Tie specific knots and use blocks, tackles, pulleys and hand lines

- Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented*

- Organize and perform regular and preventative maintenance on equipment Interact with the public appropriately to maintain safety on work site

- Perform individual lift of equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

- 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

Full-time, seasonal position; layoff expected December 31, 2026, subject to recall the following spring.

$34.64 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); Life Insurance (company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available); tuition reimbursement; competitive pay (scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities); paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities; paid training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open through February 2, 2026.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3965748