Natural Gas, Warehouse & Facilities Technician

Do you enjoy hands-on work, variety in your day, and the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team?

Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) proudly serves more than 30,000 members throughout west-central Minnesota. As a locally owned electric cooperative, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity and exceptional service to the communities we serve.

We are seeking a full-time Natural Gas, Warehouse & Facilities Technician to support operations at our Ottertail location. This unique position combines natural gas system maintenance and construction support with warehouse and inventory responsibilities, building maintenance, and grounds upkeep.

We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, organized, safety-minded, and comfortable taking initiative. Whether you're coordinating materials for field crews, maintaining natural gas facilities, or keeping our Ottertail location operating smoothly, your work will contribute to the safe and reliable service our members depend on.

What You'll Do

• Perform natural gas system maintenance, meter installations, pipeline locating, and leak investigations.
• Assist with natural gas staking, construction planning, and contractor coordination.
• Maintain warehouse operations, including receiving, organizing, tracking, and distributing materials and inventory.
• Perform routine building and grounds maintenance, including seasonal snow removal.
• Support natural gas regulatory compliance activities, documentation, and safety practices.
• Work with Cooperative employees, contractors, and members to coordinate service and operational needs.

 Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to four years in utility operations, warehouse operations, material handling, construction, or a related field.
• Experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or natural gas utility work is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and material-handling machinery.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Cooperative insurability requirements, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if required for assigned duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required natural gas Operator Qualifications and forklift operator certification.
• Ability to work the regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility to respond to natural gas emergencies, snow removal, facility emergencies, and other operational needs outside standard business hours when necessary.

• 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.

Official internal position title: Service Technician – Ottertail

Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open for a minimum of two weeks and may remain open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Apply and view the complete position description by visiting www.lrec.coop/careers

In addition to competitive pay, LREC offers an outstanding benefits package including fully paid single health insurance coverage, company retirement contributions with a 401(k) match, substantial paid time off with front-loaded PTO accruals, and opportunities for professional growth.

Starting pay for this union position ranges from $31.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience and in accordance with established union wage progression steps. The position includes a structured training and wage progression period of up to 3.5 years.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to [email protected].

Lake Region Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.