People's Energy Cooperative (PEC) is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative with nearly 25,000 services in southeast Minnesota.  The last four years we won an award for being one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota.  We have an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Apprentice Lineworker located in Oronoco, MN

General Summary

Performs the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Cooperative’s distribution lines, substations, and all substation and line equipment, devices, and apparatuses including, but not limited to, AMR/AMI equipment, regulators, OCR’s, switches, capacitor banks, etc.  Enables the Cooperative to deliver electric energy to members at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound management and business practices by performing all lineworker functions qualified to perform based on apprenticeship level including, but not limited to, member service, emergency response, construction, maintenance, and service work for the operation of the electric system.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Utilizes the Cooperative’s system maps, understands overhead, underground, and special construction specifications, reads circuit and sectionalizing diagrams and is familiar with the proper operation and application of all sectionalizing devices used on the Cooperative’s system to render prompt, efficient, and reliable electric service as well as to ensure a safe, healthy, and efficient workplace and/or work site.

Uses appropriate materials and supplies required for line construction to inspect, construct, operate, upgrade, maintain, and repair cooperative underground and overhead distribution lines, substations, equipment, and apparatuses associated with the Cooperatives system including, but not limited to tree trimming, transformers, regulators, regulator panels, oil circuit reclosers, auto boosters, capacitors, switch gear, fuse holders, insulators, lightning arresters, AMR/AMI equipment, regulators, and OCR’s to ensure compliance with all RUS specifications, applicable provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code and as detailed in the staking sheets.

Keeps informed of the direction of line feeds as to the source of power to ensure a safe, healthy, and efficient workplace and/or work site.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Graduation from vocational/technical school in the power line studies field.

Previous experience in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution line and service is preferred.

Apply

Qualified candidates, please apply at www.peoplesenergy.coop under the "Cooperative Information" tab follow the "Careers" and "Job Openings" link. 

Deadline:  Thursday March 19, 2026

About People's Energy Cooperative

People's Energy Cooperative (PEC) is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that serves members in parts of six Southeastern Minnesota counties. Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding rural communities are a dynamic and growing region that is experiencing significant expansion and growth opportunities. We are governed by a member-elected board of directors, and our mission is to bring value to our member-owners and communities by providing reliable electricity, superior customer service, and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We employ 67 team members and serve over 20,000 homes and businesses. We value safety, service, accountability, fiscal responsibility, excellence, teamwork, and yearning for knowledge!

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