Advanced Lineworker Apprentice - Restore Power

Minnesota Power; Eveleth (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Health Savings Account & Flexible SpA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. This advanced apprenticeship position reports to Eveleth, MN and offers compensation ranging from $45.97 to $53.15 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining electrical lines, coordinating line work with multiple departments, and restoring service promptly while adhering to DOT/FMCSA

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Apprentice level – Over one year of job related experience as a lineworker or candidate has completed a Technical College Lineworker training program.

Responsibilities

• Installs, removes and maintains electrical lines, equipment and fiber optic cable by efficient and safe operation of various pieces of heavy equipment and specialized tools.
• Coordinates line work activities with various departments, contractors and the general public.
• Restores electrical service by trouble shooting electrical lines and equipment.
• Minimizes outage duration by effectively diagnosing problems and planning/implementing restoration activities.
• During the normal work day, occasionally works without direct supervision.
• May be the first to respond to trouble calls or outages, requiring development of appropriate response and safeguarding of the public.
• Required to work effectively and courteously with and around the public at all times regardless of conditions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. This advanced apprenticeship position reports to Eveleth, MN and offers compensation ranging from $45.97 to $53.15 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining electrical lines, coordinating line work with multiple departments, and restoring service promptly while adhering to DOT/FMCSA