This is the job the rest of the company is built around. You’ll run new distribution and transmission construction — greenfield builds from the survey stakes up, and rebuilds done conductor by conductor while the line stays in service — and you’ll be on the phone when the weather turns and a co-op needs crews rolling.
You’ll also be the one an apprentice is watching. We take that seriously, and so should you: the safety record here is the result of people who don’t cut corners when nobody’s looking.
What you'll do
- Run distribution and transmission line construction, new build and in-service rebuild
- Perform hot work and energized maintenance to spec
- Respond to 24/7 storm restoration calls across the service area
- Supervise and train apprentices on live work
- Hold the job site to the safety practices and MREA standards we work under
What we're looking for
- Journeyman lineman certification
- A valid CDL (commercial driver’s license)
- Willingness to travel across our five-state service area, including storm call-outs
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Pay and benefits
$30–$40 per hour
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Travel is required — our work spans five states. Karian Peterson pays for lodging, and per diem is offered on top of it.
How hiring works
- Send us your application through the online form.
- We call you to set up an interview.
- If you’re hired, you complete a drug screening and a five-hour paid orientation before your first day on a crew.
Ready to apply?
The application takes a few minutes and you can attach your resume. Questions first? Call the office at (320) 269-6769.