Apprentice or Journeylevel Lineworker

Beltrami Electric Cooperative, located in Bemidji Minnesota, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Apprentice or Journeylevel Lineworker. 

The responsibilities of this position are to perform construction, maintenance and operation activities necessary to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Cooperative’s overhead and underground distribution lines and facilities; to do such work on lines that are either energized or de-energized.

Qualified candidates:

• Must have completed an accredited Electrical Lineworker Course and have at least one year of field experience.
• Must have strong motivational, communication and organizational skills.
• A valid MN Class “A” driver’s license and medical card is required.
•  Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Beltrami Electric Cooperative offers an excellent pay and benefits package and the opportunity to be a part of a great cooperative team and culture.  The starting hourly range for this position is $37.55/hr - $50.06/hr.  Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s benefit package includes paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation, medical, dental, disability, life, FSA, HSA, 401K and a defined benefit pension plan.

To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a cover letter and resume along with an application. For a job description and application, please visit www.beltramielectric.com/employment-opportunities. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Attention Human Resources, PO Box 488. Bemidji MN 56619 or emailed to HR@beltramielectric.com. Applications will be accepted through June 23, 2025. 

Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides power to more than 18,300 consumers within a 3,000 square mile service area located in the beautiful lakes region of north-central Minnesota.  Bemidji has long earned raves as a four-season destination for world-class hunting, fishing, bicycling, boating and snow sports amid the beauty of the north woods.  This First City on the Mississippi is also a wonderful place to call home. Surrounded by pristine lakes and deep forests, Bemidji is a friendly, family community with top-tier higher education, outstanding K-12 schools, a major health care center, and more.