Power Line Technician — Build, Maintain & Restore Grid

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% employer-paid)

HSA contributions

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

401(k) up to 10% employer contribution

PTO and holidays

Job summary

East Central Energy in Milaca, MN is seeking a Line Technician to join our Operations team. You’ll build, maintain overhead and underground distribution lines, respond to outages, troubleshoot system issues, and support the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to our members.

You’ll work alongside a skilled team committed to safety and teamwork. Qualified candidates from apprentice through journeyman levels are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of electrical line experience or completion of an electrical lineworker program.
• Apprenticeship stages encouraged; candidates at any stage may apply.
• Valid Class A CDL for interstate commerce, DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification, and CPR Certification.
• Journeyman Lineman Certification for journeyworker applicants; accredited lineworker program for apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Line construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines and equipment.
• Respond to outages, perform repairs, and replace damaged equipment as needed.
• Install, operate, and maintain transformers, meters, regulators, circuit breakers, lighting, and other devices.
• Follow safety requirements and standards (ECE, RUS, NESC) and participate in training.

Skills

Line construction

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading staking sheets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical lineworker program

Lineworker apprenticeship

Job description

East Central Energy in Milaca, MN is seeking a Line Technician to join our Operations team. You’ll build, maintain overhead and underground distribution lines, respond to outages, troubleshoot system issues, and support the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to our members.

You’ll work alongside a skilled team committed to safety and teamwork. Qualified candidates from apprentice through journeyman levels are encouraged to apply.