District Representative - Combination

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Selby (SD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities seeks a Journeyperson to safely operate and maintain electric and gas distribution systems within its district. The role requires responding to emergencies and after-hours calls, with duties subject to change by management.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with vocational training or lineworker certification, strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, CDL (21+), and Crane Operators Certification. Journeyperson Wage $63.84.

Qualifications

• High school education with vocational training or lineworker certification or equivalent work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills and knowledge of electrical schematics.
• CDL for interstate travel (must be 21+ to obtain CDL) and Crane Operators Certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete district coverage and represent the company in the community.
• Promote all products and services offered by the company.
• Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of electrical schematics

Ability to work independently

Education

High school education with vocational training or lineworker certification

Tools

Crane Operators Certification

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Safely performs all duties required to operate and maintain electric and gas distribution systems. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, after hour calls, and customer complaints. 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 with vocational training or lineworker certification, or equivalent work experience acceptable to the Company.
• Requires a strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, knowledge of electrical schematics, and the ability to work independently.
• 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 United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must successfully complete the applicable Apprenticeship Training Program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Serviceman Technician with lineworker experience and knowledge of electronic diagnostic processes at a level normally acquired through completion of post-secondary vocational training.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent 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 lines of business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ensures complete coverage within their district, represents the company, and takes an active role in community affairs.
• Promotes all products and services sold by the Company.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Journeyperson Wage $63.84

Application Deadline: October 4, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. MST

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