Powerline Tree Trimmer Foreman

Powerline Tree Trimmer Foreman

Are you a natural leader with a love for working in the great outdoors?  Does tackling trees and brush, even in the trickiest spots, sound like a challenge to relish?  If so, branch out in your career and reach new heights!

As our Powerline Tree Trimmer Foreman, you’ll be the guiding force behind our tree trimming crew, ensuring efficient and safe line clearing on both energized and de-energized lines.  Job duties will include providing daily direction, leadership and scheduling of day-to-day trimming tasks for the crew, obtaining permission as necessary from landowners for trimming work.  Other duties include being familiar with all traffic laws, first aid, safety rules and regulations, operating transportation and work equipment in accordance with operating procedures, such as a basket truck, chipper and other equipment as instructed.   This position requires heavy lifting and outdoor work in all kinds of weather.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED.   The successful candidate must possess a valid Minnesota Class A CDL (or any valid non-MN interstate CDL), and medical card.  Previous outdoor clearing-related experience is preferred.  You must also possess, or obtain within six months, Minnesota Pesticide Applicator’s certification.  This is a full-time, hourly, union position.  Customer service skills necessary. Upon offer of employment, FMEC will require the accepted applicant to pass a physical examination and drug/alcohol screening.   The starting pay rate for this position is $32.42 per hour.  See our website for a full job description at www.fmec.coop.

Benefit offerings include:

Paid vacation and sick leave

8 holidays each year

Medical, prescription drug, dental, life insurance and long-term disability plans

Retirement plan

Health Savings Account and tax-free expense account for dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social and financial well-being

Interested parties should complete the application found online at www.fmec.coop

and submit or mail along with current résumé to:

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative

Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 611

Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007

Applications must be received by 3:30 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

 Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.