Electrical Lineworker

Lake Country Power; Cohasset (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Pension plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

Lake Country Power in Cohasset is seeking a lineworker to construct, operate, and maintain its electrical distribution infrastructure. The role involves 10-hour days, four days weekly, with a focus on rebuilding distribution lines.

Qualified candidates must graduate from an accredited lineworker program and meet one of two paths: Journeyman with a certificate and Class A CDL, or Apprentice in year two who can obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited lineworker program.
• Journeyman candidates must hold a journeyman lineworker certificate and a Class A CDL.
• Apprentice candidates must be in the second year of their apprenticeship and able to attain a Class A CDL within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, and maintain the cooperative's electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Work 10 hours a day, four days a week, focusing on rebuilding distribution lines.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Accredited lineworker program

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy electric distribution cooperative with 44,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We currently have a position opening for an electrical lineworker in our Cohasset service center.

Lineworkers are responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the cooperative's electrical distribution infrastructure. This position works 10 hours a day, four days a week, and focuses on the construction of rebuilding electrical distribution lines.

Qualified individuals must be a graduate of an accredited lineworker program and must meet one of the following requirements:

• Journeyman Lineworker candidates must have completed an approved apprenticeship program and hold a valid journeyman lineworker certificate and a valid Class A CDL; or
• Apprentice Lineworker candidates must be in the second year (or higher) of their apprenticeship program and must be able to attain a Class A CDL within the first 90 days of employment.

The hourly journeyman rate is $55.36/hr. The hourly apprentice wage range is $40.41/hr - $50.38/hr depending on apprenticeship level. Lake Country Power's benefit package includes

• 401K - up to 4% employer match and employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• 8 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays
• Employer paid medical insurance (high-deductible health plan)
• Flexible Spending Account/Healthcare Savings Account
• Employee paid vision insurance
• Dental insurance with premium cost share
• Employer paid disability and life insurance

Application deadline: November 25

Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer