Line Technician

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking a Journeyperson Line Worker to safely construct, operate and maintain electric distribution and transmission systems in Wolf Point, MT. You will respond to emergencies, overtime, after-hours calls, and customer concerns as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma with lineworker certification, CDL for interstate travel (21+), Crane Operator Certification, and strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting ability and independence.

Qualifications

• Must have lineworker certification or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with minimal supervision.
• CDL license for interstate travel (21+) and Crane Operator Certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to substation facilities and distribution/ transmission systems.
• Responds to emergencies, overtime, after-hours calls, and customer concerns.
• Performs assigned tasks and special projects as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Independent work

Safety-minded

Education

High school education with lineworker certification

CDL driver license (interstate travel, 21+)

Crane Operators Certification

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Safely performs all duties associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and transmission systems. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, after hour calls, and customer complaints. Nothing in this job summary restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education with lineworker certification or equivalent work experience acceptable to the Company.
• Requires a strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Possess or acquire a valid commercial motor vehicle driver's license appropriate for the position. (NOTE: Must be 21 to acquire a CDL valid for interstate travel.)
• Possess or acquire a valid Crane Operators Certification as required for this position.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions required of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must successfully complete the applicable Apprenticeship Training Program.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyperson level Line Technician
• Qualified line Worker experienced in overhead and underground electrical systems.
• Knowledgeable in working energized high-voltage systems and underground fault locating equipment.
• Highly motivated self-starter with good written/oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to exceed the needs of the customer and grow the Company's regulated and non-regulated businesses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assigned duties associated with substation facilities.
• Promotes all products and services sold by the Company.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Journeyperson Wage - $59.08

Application Deadline: September 7, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. MST

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