Journeyman/Apprentice Lineman

Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic role? We are seeking a Power Lineman to join our Marshall, MN, area maintenance team. We are searching for a highly skilled lineman to assist with the maintenance, inspection, construction, and repair of overhead transmission lines. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to our members. This position is subject to emergency call-in and has a residency requirement to live within 35 miles of Marshall, MN.

At East River Electric Power Cooperative we're dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40,000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the lives of the member-owners in their service territories.

Our Cooperative Community

As a cooperative, we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. We've built our foundation on Touchstone Energy's four cooperative values: integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference, which is why we value things like community outreach, teamwork, and work-life balance. The unique cooperative business model is designed to provide both growth and stability. This is just a little insight into why our members trust us to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power and service every day.

This incredible job opportunity awaits you in Marshall, a warm and welcoming community with plenty of opportunities located in southwest Minnesota. The Marshall community is centrally located and serves as the retail, educational, and cultural hub of the region.

What You'll Accomplish

As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Your education, skills, and experience will be put to excellent use, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional wholesale power to our members. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who embody the cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. We believe in investing in your growth and development, which is why we offer paid training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. In this position you will:

• Perform maintenance, inspections, construction, and operational duties on transmission lines, substations, and associated electric facilities.
• Install or replace equipment on transmission poles at heights up to 100 feet.
• Work outdoors with considerable physical exertion, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment and tools used in power line construction and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently.
• Be available to provide assistance and troubleshoot issues in emergency situations, working as needed to restore power.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to our safety culture.

Key requirements include:

• A degree/certificate in power line construction and maintenance
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain a CDL
• USDA Certified Commercial Applicators license or the ability to obtain one within one year
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop positive working relationships
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and computer technology
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Live in or near Marshall, Minnesota, as detailed in the residency policy

Benefits that Matter

At East River, we value your well-being and want you to thrive. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement pension plan and contribution to a 401(k) savings plan
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Access to a wellness program and financial planning resources
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 4/10 work schedule during the summer months
• 9/80 work schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to encourage a work-life balance.

Want to learn more about East River? Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say.

Questions? Contact hr@eastriver.coop or (605) 256-4536.

Visit our Careers Page to apply. Applications accepted through October 13, 2024, with interviews expected to begin during the week of October 21.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.