Electrical Tree Crew Trimmer - ROW Maintenance

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Employer paid pension plan

Paid sick and vacation leave

8 paid holidays

4 floating holidays

Employer paid medical insurance

Flexible Spending Account/Health SAV

Employee paid vision insurance

Dental insurance with premium cost分享

Employer paid disability and life

Job summary

Lake Country Power, a Touchstone Energy cooperative serving 44,000 members in northeastern Minnesota, has an opening for an Electrical Tree Crew Trimmer in Mountain Iron. The role involves safe right-of-way maintenance for distribution lines, with vegetation management driven by compliance standards, member requests, and storm response.

Qualified candidates should have 2+ years of professional tree crew experience, excellent customer service, and the ability to use winches, pulleys, cables,

Qualifications

• 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-brakes 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 all aspects of right-of-way maintenance for overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Clear vegetation in accordance with required specifications and standards.
• Coordinate IVM work in response to storms, member requests, and safety considerations.

Skills

Tree crew experience

Customer service

Computer / mobile device proficiency

Electrical Hazards Awareness Training

Pesticide Applicator license within 1y

Driver's license with air-brakes

Lifting ability 75–100 lbs

Education

MN Class A Driver’s license with air-brakes endorsement

Tools

Winches

Pulleys

Cable

Rope

Job description

Lake Country Power, a Touchstone Energy cooperative serving 44,000 members in northeastern Minnesota, has an opening for an Electrical Tree Crew Trimmer in Mountain Iron. The role involves safe right-of-way maintenance for distribution lines, with vegetation management driven by compliance standards, member requests, and storm response.

Qualified candidates should have 2+ years of professional tree crew experience, excellent customer service, and the ability to use winches, pulleys, cables,