This position requires a high school diploma or the equivalent plus four years of a Journey Lineworker apprenticeship.  Must be familiar working with a 15 KV system maintenance and both overhead and underground construction. Good public relations and the ability to positively interact with the public is required. Must have a valid Minnesota Class A Driver’s License. Cooperative or utility industry experience is preferred.

This position is at Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative in Aitkin MN.  Applicants must be willing to relocate if necessary and live within thirty minutes under normal driving conditions of the Cooperative’s headquarters.   The position will be on standby duty as required for response to outages at all hours expected, even when not on call. 

Send/email and resume to Mary Ward:  mward@mlecmn.com.  Applications may be obtained at the MLEC office in Aitkin, located at 23483 US HWY 169, Aitkin MN  56431.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 21st, 2025.  MLEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:  High School Diploma or equivalent, 4 years of Journey Lineworker Apprenticeship, familiar working with 15K system both overhead and underground, Valid MN Class A driver's license, good public relation skills.

About Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative

About Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative •48 employees •2,011 miles of line and 13,631 members •Vision: Enhancing the quality of life throughout our communities •Mission: It is our mission to responsibly provide reliable, competitively priced energy, services and products to meet the needs of our members and customers

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