Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker

Ultipro; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Retirement matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Otter Tail Power seeks a Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be temporarily located in Devils Lake, ND. The role involves maintaining and repairing overhead and underground distribution, erecting poles, and connecting equipment. Candidates must have a Lineman diploma and a valid interstate CDL.

The company highlights a comprehensive apprenticeship program and competitive wage and benefits. Residency within 25 miles of Devils Lake is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited line worker program.
• Valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license.
• Knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance and repair.
• Able to work outdoors in any weather and able to climb.
• Strong knowledge of safety rules.
• Willing to learn to use electrical instruments and operate hydraulic equipment.
• Must reside within 25 miles of Devils Lake, ND.

Responsibilities

• Maintain or repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations.
• Frame and erect poles and attach fixtures and equipment.
• String, sag, and splice conductors and connect transformers and other equipment.
• Trim trees and replace insulators, crossarms, cutouts, ties, clamps, or braces to repair storm damage.
• Learn to work from an aerial basket and use electrical instruments.

Skills

Line construction

Maintenance

Climb

Safety rules

Education

Diploma in Lineman program

Job description

Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker

Job Category: Line Worker

Requisition Number: JOURN007252

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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OTP Devils Lake ND
Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA

Description

The strength of our grid lies in the strength of our teams and our Line Workers are everyday heroes who ensure that our customers can depend on Otter Tail Power for their modern lifestyles. OTP is seeking a full-time Journeymen or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be temporarily located in Devils Lake, ND.

Line Workers’ days vary, and some duties will include maintaining or repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations. They’ll also frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment. They’ll string, sag, and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers and other equipment, trim trees, replace such equipment as broken insulators, split crossarms, cutouts, ties, faulty clamps or braces, and perform similar replacement or repair work as necessary to clear up storm damage.

We’re seeking candidates who have a diploma from an accredited line worker program and a valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license. Candidates must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, be able to work outdoors in any weather, be able to climb, have complete knowledge of safety rules and can get along well with others. The selected candidates will be expected to learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. We also have a comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to develop great journeymen line workers. Any candidate selected will be expected to reside within 25 miles from the headquarters of Devils Lake, ND.

We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more.

Applications accepted through October 12, 2026.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Certificate or better in Lineman or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Commercial Drivers Licens

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