TEMPORARY APPRENTICE ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER

Stearns Electric Association, a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving over 29,000 members in the Central Minnesota area, is seeking to hire four (4) temporary apprentice lineworker positions approximately May – October 2026 and two (2) temporary apprentice lineworker positions approximately June – November 2026.

Successful candidates will be involved in all facets of construction and maintenance of the Stearns Electric Association distribution system. These positions are temporary full-time (average 40 hours/week), non-benefits eligible. The pay rate is $33.36 per hour. The positions may report to the Melrose or St. Joseph facilities.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Shall have an Electrical Lineworker diploma obtained through an approved program
• Possession of a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License; ability to drive manual trucks and have a good driving record and valid health card
• Ability to climb and work at heights that may exceed 50 feet
• Ability to perform pole top rescue
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 100 lbs. or more
• This position is subject to a mandatory background check, drug test, including cannabis and hemp derived products and employment eligibility verification

Please send cover letter and resume by Friday, March 6, 2026 to Human Resource Department, Stearns Electric Association, 700 Kraft Drive SE, PO Box 40, Melrose, MN 56352 or via email to hrdept@stearnselectric.org.

Stearns Electric Association is an equal opportunity provider and employer.