Live and work in lakes country! Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) is a member-owned electric utility serving more than 30,000 member-consumers in the counties of Otter Tail, Wilkin, Grant, Douglas, Clay and Becker (service territory). We have an opportunity for a full-time journeyman lineworker based out of our Pelican Rapids, MN location. Candidates must live within a 20min of the facility.

Responsible for the overall safety of self, colleagues, and the public, when executing the timely action required for construction, operation, and maintenance of structures, lines and equipment of the electrical distribution facilities driven to support and provide customers with safe & reliable service.

• Build overhead and underground electrical distribution systems within the appropriate specifications, guidelines and standards in support of reliable service to the customer.
  • Construct 1, 2, and 3-phase lines including framing, setting poles, and stringing wire according to all specifications.
  • Perform hot line work, as appropriate.
  • Locate all underground utilities. Install underground lines, including transformers and underground cables.
• Maintain the electrical distribution system to ensure its safety and reliability while minimizing any interruption of service.
  • Perform tree trimming. Maintain street and security lights. Retrofit programs for overhead transformers.
• Restore power in a safe and timely manner.
  • Analyze and assess outages, restore power in a safe and effective manner while communicating appropriately with customers.

Qualifications for the position include:

• Requires a licensed / certified journeyman lineworker, who has completed a recognized journeyman lineworker apprenticeship program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License to safely execute operation of all types of equipment including bucket & digger trucks, cable plow and backhoe.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, with ability to use mobile devices and Microsoft Office products including Outlook.
• Professional, helpful, and courteous written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Apply knowledge of Rural Utility Services (RUS) construction specifications and the National Electric Safety Code electric terminology, specifications, and codes.
• Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Ability to work outdoors with great physical exertion, often in poor weather conditions. Frequently lift materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.  Occasionally lift items weighing up to 100 lbs. Shovel dirt, work around noisy equipment.
• Schedule: Capacity to work standard work hours, Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM, and overtime as needed. All employees are subject to call-out in the event of an emergency or other needed restoration of service. Position is required to be available to respond within 30min during a scheduled weekly on-call rotation, on average, every 6 weeks.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment screening which may include a physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check as applicable to the position.

This position will remain open for 30 days 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 https://www.lrec.coop/your-co-op/careers/

LREC offers a generous compensation package including fully paid single coverage health insurance, company 401k match and substantial paid time off. This position’s starting pay rate is $49.00 - $51.00 with the union rate for 2025 of $51.82 to be achieved upon completion of a training and onboarding period.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to HR@lrec.coop.

LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

About Lake Region Electric Cooperative

Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s membership is a mix of residential, commercial and industrial, and seasonal homes. The cooperative averages 4.6 members per mile in our 3,200 square mile service territory. We own and maintain 5,600 miles of line. Because we are a cooperative, margins (or profits) are allocated to members’ capital credits accounts. Periodically, capital credits are returned to members based on the amount of electricity they purchased.

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