Electric Distribution Crew Lead - Maintenance & Ops

Missouri River Energy Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri River Energy Services is seeking a highly skilled Lineworker to oversee and perform the operations and maintenance of municipal electric distribution systems under contract. The role requires leadership of a line crew, installation and maintenance of metering/substation equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and reliability.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain distribution assets, manage job priorities, and participate in planning with the Electric Distribution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; completion of Lineworker Apprenticeship or 1st Class Journey Lineworker.
• Experience leading a line crew and performing construction/maintenance on overhead and underground lines.
• Knowledge of electricity fundamentals related to distribution and transmission lines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, construct, reconstruct, maintain and repair electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Maintain inventory, time, and material records for all work performed.
• Establish work priority schedules and assign daily duties.
• Operate distribution vehicles and arrange timely maintenance for reliability and safety.
• Perform operation and maintenance of generating plant systems if present.
• Install metering equipment and substation systems; assist with testing and calibration of controls.
• Handle customer meter installations and disconnects as directed.
• Maintain public outdoor lighting systems.
• Inspect, monitor and document operations, maintenance and testing of distribution, generation and related equipment.
• Coordinate with the Electric Distribution Superintendent on near/long-term planning.
• Serve on-call and respond to outages.
• Follow safety policies and procedures for a safe work environment.
• Maintain distribution vehicles, equipment and storage areas.
• Observe and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Assist with recruiting/interviewing; participate in performance reviews.
• Represent MRES at training seminars and conferences as assigned.
• Keep abreast of industry developments.

Skills

Line crew lead

Electrical fundamentals

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Lineworker Apprenticeship

1st Class Journey Lineworker

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Missouri River Energy Services is seeking a highly skilled Lineworker to oversee and perform the operations and maintenance of municipal electric distribution systems under contract. The role requires leadership of a line crew, installation and maintenance of metering/substation equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and reliability.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain distribution assets, manage job priorities, and participate in planning with the Electric Distribution