Electrical Tree Crew Trimmer

Lake Country Power; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K employer match

Paid sick and vacation

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance

FSA/HSAs

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Lake Country Power in Mountain Iron, MN is seeking one Electrical Tree Crew Trimmer to perform right-of-way maintenance on overhead and underground distribution lines. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency in accordance with required specifications and standards.

Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years on a professional tree crew, strong customer service, ability to use winches, pulleys, rope, knots, and be proficient with a computer and mobile devices.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience with professional tree crew work.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge to utilize winches, pulleys, cable, rope, and tie knots.
• Proficient with a computer, iPad, and other mobile devices.
• Must complete Electrical Hazards Awareness Training before work near power lines.
• Must acquire MN Pesticide Applicator license within 1 year of hire.
• Must have MN Class A Driver’s license with air-breaks endorsement.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 75 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform right-of-way maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Work safely and efficiently following specifications and standards.
• Address member requests and situations as part of IVM efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Physical strength

Tree crew experience

Education

MN Class A Driver's license with air-breaks endorsement

Tools

Winches & rigging

Pulleys

Ropes & knots

Job description

Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving 44,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We have an opening for one Electrical Tree Crew Trimmer in our Mountain Iron service center.

This position will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing all aspects of right-of-way maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines according to required specifications and standards. Lake Country Power’s tree clearing needs are relative to right-of-way compliance standards, member tree requests, danger trees, storms, and other integrated vegetation management (IVM) work as required.

Qualified candidates:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience with professional tree crew work.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have the knowledge to utilize winches, pulleys, cable, rope, and tie knots.
• Must be proficient with a computer, iPad, and other mobile devices.
• Are required to complete Electrical Hazards Awareness Training before work can be conducted in the vicinity of power lines.
• Must acquire a MN Pesticide Applicator’s license within 1 year of hire.
• Must have a valid MN Class A Driver’s license with air-breaks endorsement.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 75 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

The starting hourly range for this position is $29.92/ hr. – $42.74/ hr. 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

For more details please visit www.lakecountrypower.coop/care…

Application deadline: November 9, 2026

Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer