Distribution Welder

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities in Spearfish, SD is seeking a Journeyman Welder to perform welding and support the operation, maintenance, and construction of gas distribution systems. Safety is the top priority in day-to-day work.

The role requires high school education and welding experience, with ability to operate gas construction equipment and obtain necessary certifications (pipeline welding, plastic fusion, SCBA).

Qualifications

• High school education and welding experience.
• Able to operate gas construction equipment, including the ability to obtain pipeline welding, plastic fusion, and SCBA certifications.
• Requires a strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Must be 21 to obtain a CDL valid for interstate travel.
• Possess or acquire a valid Crane Operators Certification as required for this position.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions required of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Place safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.
• Safely performs welding and all duties associated with the operation, maintenance, and construction of gas distribution systems.
• Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and after hour calls.

Skills

Welding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school education

Tools

Gas construction equipment

CDL (interstate)

Crane Operators Certification

Job description

Description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Safely performs welding and all duties associated with the operation, maintenance, and construction of gas distribution systems. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and after hour calls. Nothing in this job summary restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education and welding experience.
• Able to operate gas construction equipment, including the ability to obtain pipeline welding, plastic fusion, and SCBA certifications.
• Requires a strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Possess or acquire a valid commercial motor vehicle driver's license appropriate for the position. (NOTE: Must be 21 to acquire a CDL valid for interstate travel.)
• Possess or acquire a valid Crane Operators Certification as required for this position.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions required of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must successfully complete the applicable Apprenticeship Training Program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified welder who is qualified in the operation, maintenance, and construction of a gas distribution system or equivalent field experience acceptable to the Company.
• Proficient in hydraulics operation and maintenance.
• Highly motivated self-starter with good written/oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to exceed the needs of the customer and grow the Company's regulated and non-regulated businesses.

Journeyman Wage $52.74

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. MST

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