Advanced Apprentice or Journeyman Line Worker – Electrical Distribution Full Time

ADVANCED APPRENTICE or JOURNEYMAN LINE WORKER

Live, work, and play in Minnesota lakes country.

Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) is seeking Advanced Apprentice or Journeyman Line Workers to join our team in Pelican Rapids, MN — located in the heart of beautiful Otter Tail County, home to more than 1,000 lakes, outstanding outdoor recreation, and strong rural communities.

Whether you enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling, or simply a better pace of life, this is an opportunity to build your career while enjoying the lifestyle lakes country offers. LREC understands relocation requires planning and will work collaboratively with selected candidates regarding transition timing and local residency expectations.

LREC is a member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 28,000 member-consumers across west-central Minnesota. We are committed to providing safe, reliable service while investing in our employees, communities, and future workforce.

Why Join LREC

• 100% employer-paid single health insurance
• 401(k) match – fully vested + discretionary contribution
• Competitive wages + paid time off
• Consistent, year-round work
• Strong safety culture
• Live and work in Minnesota’s lakes country

What You’ll Do

• Construct, operate, and maintain overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Frame poles, set poles, string wire, and perform energized line work in accordance with applicable safety standards.
• Operate and maintain equipment including bucket trucks, digger derricks, cable plows, and backhoes.
• Troubleshoot outages and restore electric service safely and efficiently.
• Perform system maintenance to support safe and reliable electric service.
• Respond to outage, emergency, and on-call situations, as assigned.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety for employees, members, and the public.

What We’re Looking For

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 2+ years in electric utility line work.
• Logged experience hours (ability to enroll & apply hours) or enrollment in a Line Worker apprenticeship training program.
• Experience in electric distribution systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Strong understanding of electric distribution construction, maintenance, and operations.

Journeyman Candidates: Journeyman Line Worker certification required.

Advanced Apprentice Candidates: Must be able to actively progress through line worker apprenticeship training program (logged experience hours & books). Define progress/status during application process.

Additional Expectations

• Position is required to be available to respond within 30min during a scheduled weekly on-call rotation, on average, every 6 weeks. Must live within 20min of the Pelican Rapids facility.
• Availability to work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, particularly during outages or emergency situations.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening including physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check.

This position’s starting union wage range is $37.50 – $50.00/hr with a training progression period and wage adjustments to conclude over 4 years. Job offer rates are determined based on the candidate’s specific logged experience hours and books completed, in alignment with union defined progression steps.

This position will remain open for 2 weeks or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away. Apply and view a full position description by visiting our website at www.lrec.coop. Questions regarding the position can be directed to [email protected].

LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.50 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person